Slow-Cooker Spiced Cider

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 8 Minutes

Servings: Approximately 1½ quarts

Ingredients

• 10 Medium-size apples
• 1 Orange
• 3 Cinnamon Sticks OR 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• A Pinch ground nutmeg
• Sugar 3 Tablespoons (add more to suit your taste!)

Instructions

1. Peel orange and wash, peel (optional) and slice apples into quarters.
2. Place everything in a Slow Cooker.
3. Add water until the fruit is mostly submerged.
4. Cook for 6-7 hours on low heat, or 3 hours on high.
5. Use a large spoon to mash up the cooked fruit, which should be soft at this point.
6. Let the liquid mash simmer for 1 hour.
7. Carefully strain the cider with a fine mesh sieve.
8. Serve warm with a Cinnamon Stick garnish

Tips

• Use a variety of apples if possible. Cooking a combination of sweet and tart fruits will create a deep and robust flavor.
• Don’t forget the orange! It adds further depth to the flavor profile, blending nicely with the spices.
• Looking for something with a little more kick? Chill for an hour before serving, pour over ice with a shot of Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey! Garnish with a Cinnamon Stick and a slice of fresh apple and enjoy responsibly.