Mulled Cider {Easy Slow Cooker Recipe}
This delicious Mulled Cider recipe is the taste of autumn and winter in a mug. This spiced tipple is easily made in the slow cooker (crock pot).
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 litre Cider
- 1 Orange Halved
- 5 Star anise
- 3 Cinnamon sticks
- 3 Lemon and ginger tea bags
- 200 ml Brandy Optional
To serve - per glass:
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 2 Star anise
- 1 slice Orange
Instructions
- Set your slow cooker on to it its LOW setting.
- Pour all of the cider into the slow cooker pot.
- Add the halved orange, star anise, cinnamon sticks, tea bags and stir.
- Place the lid onto the the slow cooker and leave for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Strain the cider through a sieve to remove any unwanted bits (or scoop them out).
- Stir in the brandy or rum (see notes).
- To serve, ladle into heat proof glasses or mugs (or leave to stay warm in the slow cooker), add a cinnamon stick, a large slice of orange, and 2 star anise to each glass.
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Notes
Brandy: You can either add this in with the cider and allow it to cook, for a less strong alcoholic drink. If you prefer the alcohol 'kick' add it at the end, just before serving!
Cider: You’ll need 1 litre/4.25 cups of your favourite. A good quality dry cider will give you the best results
Storing: Leftover Mulled Cider can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days
Keeping it warm: Using a slow cooker for this Mulled Cider recipe also has the added benefit over not only mulling the cider but also keeping it warm until you are ready to serve. Just keep on low, with the lid off (which will prevent it overcooking or getting too hot. It also looks pretty!)
Add in some apple: If I’m leaving the Mulled Cider to keep warm in the slow cooker and serving straight from there to the glasses in front of guests, I like to add a few slices of apple for added interest
To make on the hob: It will need to be gently simmered over a low heat for about 1 hour. Do not let it boil
Non-alcoholic Mulled Cider: You can make this Mulled Cider non-alcoholic by substituting the cider for a good quality cloudy apple juice, and removing the brandy
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg