How to Make Hot Apple Cider

Hot apple cider is one of the easiest fall treats you can make. 

This recipe can be made in a crockpot early in the day and enjoyed at night once the sun goes down and you’re ready to sit around the fire pit.

Not to mention the way your house smells all day! 

And since you aren’t here to listen to some story about the first time I had mulled cider at a cookout or something, let’s just get to making the cider!

how to make hot apple cider

Supplies and Tools

  • Crockpot (or Instant Pot)

  • Cutting board

  • Knife 

  • Liquid measuring cups

Techniques

  • Measure

  • Cut

Ingredients

  • ½ gallon, Apple cider 

  • 1 cup, orange juice

  • 1 orange

  • 1 apple

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

  • 4 cinnamon sticks

Instructions

  1. Pour your apple cider and orange juice into the crockpot. I used the crockpot in my instant pot!

  2. Cut orange into slices, then quarters. Chop apple into chunks and measure out cranberries.

  3. Place fruit and cinnamon sticks into the crockpot and stir.

  4. Let cook on Low for at least 5 hours. 

  5. Ladle into mugs and enjoy!

Ingredient Substitutions and FAQs

Not into all the fruit? Just throw the cider and orange juice into the crockpot with the cinnamon sticks and proceed with the same cooking time!



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