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Make Crockpot Apple Cider in the slow cooker for a warm and delicious fall drink – THREE ways. You can leave it plain or add caramel – or make spiked cider with your favorite alcohol. This is the perfect drink recipe!

apple cider in a clear glass with a handle and a cinnamon stick and whipped cream on the top.

Crockpot apple cider couldn’t be easier to make. I added the cider, and the other delicious ingredients to my crockpot and turned it on. It really is so simple! In the fall, you can find apple cider at every grocery store, but if it’s off season or you can’t seem to find it, check the refrigerated aisle.

I love any recipe that tastes and smells like fall, and the cinnamon and apple in this recipe makes that wish come true. This drinks sits in the crock pot all day to be cooked to perfection while it makes your house have the best fall smells all at the same time! It is so sweet and delicious and perfect with caramel!

ingredients in apple cider laid out on a marble counter.

How to make Crockpot Apple Cider

Apple Cider: Cider is important – don’t use apple juice for best results (it’s not as rich of an apple flavor).
Cinnamon Sticks: You have to have cinnamon spices with apple cider. I also used star anise (you can also add whole cloves).
Orange Slices: Add another amazing flavor that pairs well with apples and cinnamon.
Toppings: I love topping this recipe with whipped cream, cinnamon, apple slices, or caramel ice cream topping – You can use my homemade caramel recipe or grab it from the store.
Make Spiked Cider by adding some vanilla vodka or fireball (cinnamon whiskey).
Just add the cider (and caramel ice cream topping, if using) to 5-7 quart crockpot. You can cook it on high for 2-4 hours or low for longer (and just use the warm setting once it’s hot, to keep it warm throughout your party).

Storing Apple Cider

Let cider cool and then place in an airtight container or pitcher in the fridge. It’ll last several days.
You can assemble the cider ahead of time and then just add it to the crockpot when it’s time to make your house smell amazing.

apple cider in a clear glass with a handle and a cinnamon stick on the top.

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Dorothy’s Expert Tips for Cider

Add cloves to this Crockpot Apple Cider! It will taste amazing!
Other things you can add are maple syrup, cranberries
When it comes to what apples to use – we love gala or fuji. You can also use granny smith, honeycrisp, red delicious, golden delicious, and pink lady. Really anything works in this hot apple cider!
I love using vanilla vodka, but you can spike this caramel apple cider cocktail with so many different kinds of alcohol: bourbon, whiskey, or caramel vodka are just a few to choose from.
If you don’t want to use the crockpot, then pour some cider in a glass and add some caramel. Then heat it in the microwave.