This slow cooker homemade apple cider is so easy and delicious that you may never store-bought cider again! Perfect for casual gatherings, celebrating the holidays, cozy night in, this homemade cider is the perfect autumn treat. Combine apples, orange, cinnamon, maple syrup, and nutmeg with water and let the slow cooker work its magic. As the apples break down with the spices your the aroma will fill your kitchen! Instructions to make this homemade cider recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.
Ingredients For Slow Cooker Homemade Apple Cider
- Apples
- Orange
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Maple Syrup
- Nutmeg
- Water
How To Make Homemade Apple Cider In The Slow Cooker
- Add apples, orange, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and maple syrup to the slow cooker. Add enough water to cover the apples, approximately 6 to 8 cups. Stir gently to mix.
- Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6 or until apples are soft.
- Directly in the slow cooker, mash the softened apples with a potato masher or wooden spoon.
- Strain mashed fruit out using mesh strainer.
- Add apples, orange, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and maple syrup to the Instant Pot. Add enough water to cover the apples. Stir gently to mix.
- Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 15 minutes. Natural release pressure.
- Directly in the pressure cooker, mash the softened apples with a potato masher or wooden spoon.
- Strain mashed fruit out using mesh strainer.
FAQs & Tips
What type of apples should you use?
You can use your preferred type of apple. I recommend a sweet apple like gala or red delicious. There is no need to remove the skin from the apples before adding them to the slow cooker or Instant Pot. The apples are just going to get mashed up and strained anyway so there’s no point in peeling them.
Why do you add an orange?
The orange adds the acidic, cider taste. Substitutions include lemon slices or a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
Do you have to use maple syrup?
You do not. Add the sweetener of your choice whether it be maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar, sugar, brown sugar, etc.
How do you serve homemade cider?
Serve homemade apple cider hot or cold! This is a great recipe to serve at your next potluck or holiday party because after you strain the cider back, you can add it back into the slow cooker & keep it on the WARM setting.
How do you store leftovers?
Store leftover crockpot homemade apple cider in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
What size slow cooker should you use?
I used a 6-quart slow cooker or Instant Pot.
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PrintSlow Cooker Homemade Apple Cider
This slow cooker homemade apple cider is so easy and delicious that you may never store-bought cider again! Perfect for casual gatherings, celebrating the holidays, cozy night in, this homemade cider is the perfect autumn treat. Combine apples, orange, cinnamon, maple syrup, and nutmeg with water and let the slow cooker work its magic. As the apples break down with the spices your the aroma will fill your kitchen! Instructions to make this homemade cider recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 mins
- Yield: Approx 6-8 cups 1x
Ingredients
- 3 pounds apples, cored & sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Water (approximately 6-8 cups)
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or sweetener of your choice (optional)
Instructions
- Add apples, orange, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and maple syrup to the slow cooker. Add enough water to cover the apples, approximately 6 to 8 cups. Stir gently to mix.
- Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6 or until apples are soft.
- Directly in the slow cooker, mash the softened apples with a potato masher or wooden spoon.
- Strain mashed fruit out using mesh strainer.
- Add apples, orange, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and maple syrup to the Instant Pot. Add enough water to cover the apples. Stir gently to mix.
- Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 15 minutes. Natural release pressure.
- Directly in the pressure cooker, mash the softened apples with a potato masher or wooden spoon.
- Strain mashed fruit out using mesh strainer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 121
- Sugar: 25.5 g
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31.9 g
- Fiber: 3.9 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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19 thoughts on “Slow Cooker Homemade Apple Cider + VIDEO”
I tried this recipe after noticing at had all of the ingredients on hand. I wouldn’t change a thing. Perfect for the fall and winter months!
I have never attempted to make apple cusee before but this sounds amazing and very doable! I’m going to have to put this on the menu for Thanksgiving!
So, I am a weird one as I don’t like drinking apple cider, but absolutely love the way it smells. I am definitely going to use this recipe for Thanksgiving however, as everyone in the family enjoys it at the end of the evening around the fire. I never even thought about making it using a slow cooker. Thanks for sharing.
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This seriously looks so delicious!! I definitely need to make this!
Love paleo living!! This looks amazing!
I love using our slow cooker for all kinds of things. I am saving this recipe, thank you! Perfect for Thanksgiving!
I’ve been trying to stick with paleo but it has been hard with the holidays and they have barely started. Thanks for the idea!
I absolutely love apple cider. I’ve been making a mulled cider using these tea bags and store bought cider, but I would much rather make one from scratch. Not only will taste better but I can only imagine how delicious it would make the house smell.
Apple cider is one of my favorite Fall drinks. Had no idea you could make it in the slow cooker!
Making apple cider in the slow cooker sounds fabulous! I have never really made drinks in the slow cooker before but need to!
After making apple sauce in the slow cooker, I can just imagine how nice your house smells! This is awesome!
Oh my goodness, yes! I am going to make this. I’ve never thought to do anything like this in my slow cooker. I would love to though, it would be a huge hit!
That looks heavenly! Nothing like Apple cider to warm your bones in the winter!
I LOOOOOOVE warm apple cider! Sometimes, yes, I add a dash of rum! Tasty.
-Mama from Mama Writes Reviews
This looks delicious! I didn’t even know that apple pie spice was a thing! Now I want to make this soon!!
I’m pinning this for my Thanksgiving feast. I’ve made apple sauce before, but not cider. Thanks!
I love slow cooker apple cider! I like it, when I know I’m going to be out in the cold for a while, so I can come in and warm up with a cup or 2. I like the paleo twist, in the event I’m working with someone who’s doing paleo.
I want some warm apple cider like ..now! It is so good! Your pictures are amazing!
I never thought to make apple cider in a slow cooker, but this recipe sounds so delicious. Thanks for sharing!