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Make this Crockpot Apple Cider in the slow cooker for a warm drink that is perfect for a crowd. It is amazing for anyone in the fall, but you can spike it too!
Crockpot Apple Cider with Caramel
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. This drink is sure to warm you up on a crisp fall day!
Ingredients Needed
- 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 with apple cider!
- Caramel ice cream topping – You can use my homemade caramel recipe or grab it from the store.
How to make Crockpot Apple Cider
- Place apple cider, cinnamon sticks, and caramel ice cream topping in a 5-7 quart crockpot. Stir to combine. Heat on high for 2-4 hours or until hot. Serve plain or make an adult cocktail.
- For each adult cocktail: add 1 ounce vodka to a mug and top with 1-2 cups of cider. Top with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and a cookie for garnish.
Expert Tips
- If you want to bring in some more amazing elements, make this Crockpot Apple Cider with orange and cloves too! It will taste amazing!
- 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.
FAQs
Yes you can! Make this recipe in the Crockpot and then keep it good in the fridge until you would like to prepare it!
Store this recipe airtight in the fridge.
Spiked Crockpot Caramel Apple Cider
Ingredients
Cider:
- 6-8 cups apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ½ cup caramel ice cream topping
- 2 apples sliced
Serving:
- Vanilla or caramel vodka
- Whipped Cream
- Caramel Sauce
- Walkers Mini Shortbread Rounds
Instructions
- Place apple cider, cinnamon sticks, and caramel ice cream topping in a 5-7 quart crockpot. Stir to combine. Heat on high for 2-4 hours or until hot. Serve plain or make an adult cocktail.
- For each adult cocktail: add 1 ounce vodka to a mug and top with 1-2 cups of cider. Top with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and a cookie for garnish.
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Last Updated on September 24, 2023
what do you do with the apple slices?
I love this caramel apple cider !
What do we do with the 2 apples ?
Hi Dorothy,
This sounds so good! I have never had vanilla vodka or caramel vodka
but they both sound good. I use my crockpots year round. I have multiple sizes but I mostly use my 6-qt. Most stove top or oven recipes can be converted to crockpot cooking and the house stays cooler in the summer.
I am definitely going to try this recipe. Is it mailable? If I put it in a shatterproof container and then bubble-wrapped that and then in another container (like cat’s Temptation treats canisters). I can add the little single bottles of vodka in the package. I live in TN and my mom lives in CA. She would love this and I can include it in her Christmas package. I don’t know how much it would separate and if it would be OK re-heated and re-stirred. If not, we’ll still enjoy it here. Thank you for your wonderful recipe and any input and advice. Leslie
I’m curious also…. what are the sliced apples for?
Just for looks 🙂
It was 95 in San Diego yesterday and going to be 96F or more today. Serious heat wave and this is at the coast. I can’t even imagine inland!
I would love to have a mug of this while I am trick or treating actually…unless it’s still 95 🙂
What do you do with the sliced apples?
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