This easy hot apple cider is a delightful way to welcome fall and enjoy a hot seasonal drink! I love embracing the season by enjoying a hot cup of cider. It truly helps me take in the moments and savor my surroundings.
This slow cooker apple cider is is the perfect way to welcome the fall season. Great for holiday parties and holiday gatherings.
It is hard to believe that we are nearly halfway through October already! With the cooler weather coming, I thought I would share my simple recipe for Crock Pot Apple Cider - it's perfect for the cold winter months.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
Comforting - This is a super simple Crock Pot Apple Cider recipe that is great for cool evenings, rainy mornings and Halloween parties. Warm cider is a great way to make the kitchen feel so cozy and wonderful wtih its fragrant flavors!
Delicious - This easy hot apple cider has all of the apple flavors combined with cinnamon spice. This holiday party crockpot apple cider recipe is a favorite with family and friends.
Easy Recipe - This homemade apple cider recipe is made with store-bought apple cider and only takes only a few minutes of prep time. One thing I should add is that you can make this easy crockpot apple cider in your crockpot or also on the stove. Either method works and it is a nice hot beverage for the entire family.

Ingredients

- apple cider
- brown sugar
- apple pie spice
- cinnamon sicks - use whole cinnamon sticks
- cloves
- nutmeg
- orange soices
Variations & Substitutions
- you can also use mulling spices to flavor this hot cider. Be sure to remove the spice bag before serving.
- You can add a couple of cups of water if you want this less sweet.
- You can alternatively, add a little bit of maple syrup to add a maple flavor. (About a teaspoon or two)
Equipment
I used a crock pot, but you can also do this on the stove in a large pot. This recipe older than the hills. Why try this one? Well, I do not like to add a ton of brown or white sugar, because the apple cider is already really sweet, so my version makes for a nice, hot beverage that is not overly sweet.
How To Make Hot Apple Cider in a Slow Cooker
- Wash and slicd the orange.
- Pour apple cider into crock pot.
- Add spices and cinnamon sticks and stir.
- Set on warm setting for 2-3 hours.
- Serve with a cinnamon stick, orange slices or apple slices

Stovetop Hot Apple Cider
To make on your stove top.
- Add ingredients to a large stock pot or sauce pan.
- Simmer on low heat.
- Serve with a cinnamon stick, orange slices or apple slices
Hope you enjoy it and have a glass with me. What is your favorite hot beverage to make during fall?

Timesaving and Helpful Tips
- Variations: Feel free to adjust the spices to your taste. Some people also like to add star anise or vanilla bean.
- Serving: You can serve the warm apple cider right from the slow cooker using a ladle. Garnish with an additional cinnamon stick or an apple or orange slice if desired.
- Storing: The cooled cider can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat before serving or enjoy cold.
More Hot Drink Recipes for the Holiday Season
These are great for a Chrismtas party or cold winter day.
- Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate - A wonderful simple hot chocolate recipe!
- Nutella Chocolate– Hot chocolate with the wonderful flavor of hazelnut!
- Best Hot Chocolate – My favorite stovetop hot chocolate recipe.
- White Hot Chocolate – A wonderful White Chocolate version of hot cocoa.
- Hot Vanilla Milk – Delicious warm drink made without chocolate.
- No Alcohol Eggnog - A wonderful drink for the holisdays.

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CrockPot Hot Apple Cider
📖 Recipe

Crockpot Hot Apple Cider
Ingredients
- 2 quarts apple cider
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a crock pot and simmer on low 3-4 hours. You can also make this on the stove and flavors start to combine in about an hour. Remove cinnamon sticks before serving.
Nutrition
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Tamara
I also love the smell of it on the stove.
We've been having such warm weather, but it looks to be taking a turn for the cold next week. Yikes!
Akaleistar
This sounds so good!
Nancy
Hi! Stopping by to pin from the Pin It Party! Looks so yummy - can't wait for my house to smell amazing while this is simmering away! Thanks! 🙂
Raquel
Hi Nancy! Thank you do much for stopping by! I love the fragrances of fall too!