Cozy Slow Cooker Apple Cider for Two
A simple, aromatic slow cooker apple cider scaled for two people, featuring fresh apples, cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla for a warm, comforting drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples (mixed tart and sweet, such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), cored and chopped
- 32 oz (950 ml) fresh-pressed apple cider
- 2 large cinnamon sticks
- 4–5 whole cloves
- 1 star anise pod (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Wash apples and chop into rough, bite-sized chunks, leaving skins on. Place in the slow cooker insert.
- Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise (if using), and nutmeg to the slow cooker.
- Pour the apple cider over the apples and spices, ensuring apples are mostly submerged.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to LOW for 3 to 4 hours. Do not use HIGH heat.
- After cooking, switch the slow cooker to WARM and let steep for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Ladle into mugs, straining out apples and spices if desired.
- Stir in vanilla extract and add honey or maple syrup only if needed.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Use fresh-pressed cider rather than filtered apple juice for better flavor. Do not rush the steeping phase on the ‘warm’ setting. If using a large slow cooker, the flavor may be less intense. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
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