As the holiday season approaches, many people start looking for festive and warming recipes. Slow cooker mulled cranberry cider is a perfect solution for a cozy get-together. This simple yet delightful beverage captures the essence of the season with its blend of sweet, tart, and aromatic flavors. Made with fresh cranberries, apple cider, spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and a touch of orange zest, this cider is a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul from the inside out. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or simply want to indulge in a comforting drink on a cold winter evening, this slow cooker mulled cranberry cider is sure to impress and evoke the spirit of the season.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HOW TO MAKE MULLED CIDER IN THE SLOW COOKER
Steps:
- Fill the slow cooker. Pour the cider or juice into a 5-quart or larger slow cooker.
- Add the fresh ingredients. Cut the orange into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Cut the ginger into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Add both to the slow cooker.
- Add the spices. Add the cinnamon sticks. Add the cloves and optional spices. To make it easier to serve, place the cloves and spices in a tea ball first, or place in a double layer of cheesecloth or paper coffee filter, gather it up into a sachet, and tie closed with kitchen twine.
- Slow cook the cider for 4 hours. Cover the slow cooker and cook until the flavors meld, 4 hours on LOW. (If there are clumps of spices floating at the top that you wish to remove, strain the cider through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large pot.) Keep warm and serve in mugs garnished with additional orange slices if desired.
Nutrition Facts : SaturatedFat 0.2 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.0 g, Carbohydrate 80.6 g, Sugar 66.1 g, ServingSize Serves 6, Protein 1.1 g, Fat 1.1 g, Calories 326 cal, Sodium 30.0 mg, Fiber 3.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
MULLED CIDER
Homemade Mulled Cider is perfectly spiced with fresh oranges, cranberries, and cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Directions for slow cooker, Instant Pot, or stove-top.
Provided by Kristen Chidsey
Categories Drinks
Time 2h5m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Using an unfiltered coffee filter or piece of cheesecloth, place cinnamon sticks, allspice, cloves, and ginger. Tie off with butcher twine. Be sure to use cheesecloth if preparing in Instant Pot.
- Place juice/cider, pineapple juice, orange slices, cranberries, grated nutmeg, and mulling spices in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Remove the bundle of spices and serve.
- Place juice/cider, pineapple juice, orange slices, cranberries, grated nutmeg, and mulling spices in the instant pot. Be sure to either place spices directly in the inner pot or use a cheesecloth bundle if preparing in Instant Pot.
- Cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes. Once cook time has elapsed, let the pressure release naturally. Once pressure has been released, strain and serve.
- Place juice/cider, pineapple juice, orange slices, cranberries, grated nutmeg, and mulling spices in heavy-bottomed stock pan.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1-2 hours, watching closely. Remove spices and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Sodium 11 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 26 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW COOKER ROSEMARY-CRANBERRY MULLED CIDER
This Crock Pot spiced apple cider recipe gets its rosy glow - and an irresistible pop of flavor - from fresh cranberries. Rosemary adds an unexpected (and festive) vibe.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 4h10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour apple cider into a 2.5-quart or larger Crock Pot or other slow cooker. Stir in honey. It may remain clumpy; that's okay. It will dissolve when the mixture heats up.
- With a toothpick, poke holes in the orange, about 1/2 inch to 1 inch apart. Carefully stick the cloves, pointy end down, into the holes. Add the orange to the cider along with the cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and rosemary. Push the rosemary down to help make sure it's submerged.
- Cook on low until hot and the cranberries have started to burst, 3-4 hours, taking care to not let the cider boil. Very carefully with a fork or masher, gently crush the remaining cranberries to pop them. They might splurt, so be careful! I like to do this to get as much flavor out of the cranberries as possible without overcooking the cider.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Add the strained cider back to the Crock Pot. I like to add the cinnamon sticks and orange back as well, just for a festive touch. Discard the remaining solids. Serve immediately or keep the Crock Pot on the warm setting to keep the cider hot. Garnish individual mugs of cider with additional fresh rosemary sprigs and fresh cranberries, if desired.
MULLED CRANBERRY CIDER
Whipping up this tasty beverage for a gathering-large or small-is simple. All you have to do is combine the ingredients, then set the mix on the stove to simmer. "It's flavor is different from ordinary cider," pens Lois Fetting of Nelson, Wisconsin. "I served it at a group function, and everyone loved it!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 15 (1/2-cup) servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour juices into a large saucepan; stir in sugar. Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag; add to juice mixture (Or place loose spices in saucepan and strain before serving.) Cover and simmer for 1 hour; remove spice bag.
Nutrition Facts :
SLOW-COOKED APPLE CRANBERRY CIDER
Buffets are my favorite way to feed a crowd. This fruity cider can be made ahead, then kept warm in a slow cooker so people can serve themselves. -Kathy Wells, Brodhead, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 2h5m
Yield 11 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place cinnamon sticks and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. , In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the cider, cranberry juice and brown sugar add spice bag. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or until cider reaches desired temperature. Discard spice bag.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
SLOW COOKER MULLED CRANBERRY CIDER
Cranberry and apple juices are simmered with fruit and sweet wine to create a hot beverage that will warm you up from the inside out!
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add all ingredients (except rum, if using) to the Crock Pot, and cook on high for about an hour and a half, or low for about three hours. Switch the Crock Pot to the warm setting, and it's ready to serve when you're ready to drink! You can also warm this in the stovetop. Let simmer very gently, covered, for about 30 minutes.
- Ladle the cider into mugs (leaving the fruit in the Crock Pot). I like to throw another cinnamon stick in there for good measure. Those nice long cinnamon sticks that double as a stirrer would work even better.
- Oh right, the rum! Add a shot of rum to your glass before you ladle in the cider, if you are rum-inclined.
SLOW-COOKER MULLED CIDER
A slow cooker is an ideal way to make and serve a warm cocktail for a party: Throw the ingredients into the cooker several hours before guests arrive and the cider will bubble away, making the whole house smell wonderful. Reduce the heat before adding the rye whiskey so it maintains its kick. The toasted spices make the flavors so vibrant that the drink is delicious even without the whiskey. No slow cooker? This recipe is your stovetop option.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories easy, cocktails
Time 3h10m
Yield 16 servings (about 19 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the cardamom pods on a cutting board. Lay the flat of a chef's knife over them and gently smack the flat of the knife to lightly crush and crack the pods. Add the cardamom pods, peppercorns, cinnamon sticks and allspice berries to a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Toast the spices, shaking the pan often, until very fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer the cinnamon sticks into a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Tie up the remaining spices into a cheesecloth bundle, and add that to the slow cooker as well. (If you don't have cheesecloth, you can use tea infusers or loose tea bags. You could also put the spices directly into the slow cooker, then strain the mixture as you serve.)
- Cut the piece of peeled ginger in half lengthwise and smash each piece by laying the flat of the knife over it and smacking with the heel of your hand. (At this point, put the slow cooker in the spot where you'd like to serve it, because it will become difficult to move once you've added all of the liquid.) Add the ginger, lemon, orange, salt and apple cider to the slow cooker. Cover, and cook on high for 3 hours.
- Reduce the heat to warm. Add the rye whiskey and vanilla and stir to combine. You can leave the cider on warm for several hours, allowing guests to serve themselves, adding additional citrus slices and cinnamon sticks to their mugs, as desired.
SLOW COOKER MULLED CIDER
Planning a Christmas party? Let guests help themselves to this festive mulled cider - simply plug the slow cooker in and ladle into heatproof glasses
Provided by Anna Glover
Categories Drink
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put all the ingredients except the calvados in a slow cooker and cook for 1 hr on high or up to 4 hrs on low.
- Just before serving, stir in the calvados. Ladle into heatproof glasses or cups to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 0.1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 0.2 grams fiber, Protein 0.2 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium
MULLED CRANBERRY CIDER
Mulled cranberry cider, like mulled wine, is a cold-weather tradition in my home. This warm, comforting drink is easy to prepare and is a great finale for a holiday meal. This recipe is for 2 quarts, which will serve up to 6 to 8 people; the amounts can be multiplied without any problems.
Provided by IVY KIRCHBERG
Categories Cider
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour cranberry juice into a slow cooker; set on high. To the juice add the zest from the oranges, cloves, cranberries, vanilla extract, honey and cinnamon sticks. Heat, stirring occasionally, until hot and steamy, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 6.1 mg, Sugar 45.6 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they may not be as tart.
- Use a variety of citrus fruits to add flavor to the cider. Oranges, lemons, and limes are all good choices.
- Add spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg to the cider for a warm and cozy flavor.
- Sweeten the cider to taste with honey, maple syrup, or sugar.
- Serve the cider warm with a garnish of orange slices or cranberries.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker mulled cranberry cider is a delicious and festive drink that is perfect for the holiday season. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it tart, sweet, or spicy, there is a mulled cider recipe out there for you. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to make some holiday cheer!
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