Crockpot Hot Apple Cider with Brown Sugar

4 ingredient Crockpot hot apple cider with brown sugar is amazing, especially during the holidays! This one is so easy to make and stays warm for hours in the slow cooker! Add alcohol or make as a mocktail for kids, either way it is delicious. Want to make Instant Pot apple cider quickly?? We have instructions for that too.

Crockpot Apple Cider with Apple Juice

If you’re looking for something to serve on Christmas morning, a holiday party, or just when people come over in the evening this is a great, this drink is great. We normally make our chilled sparkling apple cider but when it’s snowy outside this is way better.

You can use just plain Motts apple juice with a bit more cinnamon and cloves if you can’t find bottled cider. The best thing about this one is it can be served hot or cold! Once it is done you can leave it on warm, turn it off and even after a few hours it can still be enjoyed with some ice in your cup.

Let’s talk a little bit about slow cooking shall we?? First off I have a few different varieties and I love them all. Each one has an occasion to be used like….

1. This is my favorite 6 quart programmable one with a locking lid so it’s great for bringing to a potluck too.
2. I prefer not to use liners, but rather just spray olive oil inside before adding my food for easier cleanups.

Let me give you a peek of my pretty thang I bought recently. It goes with my kitchen so I can just leave it out on the countertop all the time. 😉

Easy Crockpot Apple Cider

It’s a super easy slow cooker recipe that stays warm and tasty for hours on end. That means that everyone in the family can enjoy it for Christmas brunch or Thanksgiving Day.

Literally all you need is what you see here. Of course you could make an adult beverage out of this drink too, but this is perfect for the whole family.

Hot Apple Cider Recipe with Brown Sugar

I think it needs a bit more sweetness but that is totally up to you. If yours has a lot of it in there already then skip it entirely. Taste and adjust as you like it. If you want it spiked that is easy too. Use the same measurements and add a few shots in there.

What alcohol is good with apple cider?

1. Rye whiskey gives homemade apple cider a nice, slow and spicy burn
2. Rum
3. A blonde beer
4. Tequila
5. Scotch is sometimes a favorite
6. Sparkling wine can give it some fun bubbles
7. Bourbon is what I think of when I spike cider

And here it is when it is done. 

Slow Cooker Apple Cider

1. Apple cider
   1. apple juice is an alternative but not as good
2. Orange
3. Whole cloves work best
   1. if you must use ground cloves just sprinkle in a few
4. Brown sugar and cinnamon sticks

If you’d rather use a spice bag vs. the orange and cloves, make them this way:

• Cut a 6″ (or so) square piece of cheese cloth
• Put 2 dehydrated orange slices inside
• Break a cinnamon stick in half and put that inside
• Include 3 pieces of dried ginger
• 3 whole cloves
• 2 pieces of whole nutmeg

Slow Cooker Apple Cider Drink

I am telling you the house smells amazing when this is cooking! There is nothing like warm homemade apple cider during the holidays.  If you’re making this for a holiday get together you should also check out our:

• Crockpot apple crisp is the perfect dessert for all occasions
  • We have directions for air fryer apple crisp too
• Sparkling cranberry sangria (you can make it with or without alcohol)

How do you serve apple cider?

1. Pour it into cute mugs
2. Add a cinnamon stick for stirring into the cup
3. Sprinkle in a bit of fresh orange zest
4. Put a fresh slice of orange on the edge of the mug
5. Add a cute chai tea bag inside
6. Complete it with a swirl of whipped cream
7. Swirl in some liquid or caramel sundae syrup

What can I add to hot cider?

1. 5-Spice you can sometimes find in specialty stores, or make your own to add into hot cider. 
2. A whole chili is great to float in your hot cider if you want to add a layer of warmth. Just remember the longer it stays in the hotter it will get
3. Citrus is great to complement the acidity of the apples. We added an orange but you could add a slice of lemon too.
4. Booze of course
5. A spoonful of maple syrup is yummy

The same goes when you make hot chocolate from scratch.

How to make 15 hour slow cooker apple cider

If you have heard of this it is just a way of getting a deeper flavor to your drink. You still only want it to “cook” for a few hours but beyond that on keep warm it will continue to become stronger. For this you could start the night before and then allow it to steep overnight, ready for your guests in the early afternoon. What are you waiting for??!!

• Make some crinkle cookies and throw a holiday party soon y’all.
• Our hot cocoa bombs with marshmallows are a fun treat.

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