Are you looking for a non alcoholic apple cider recipe? Then learn how to make this yummy Crockpot Mulled Apple Cider to warm you and your whole family up on a cold Fall day!

If you have been following the blog for a while, then you know that I love finding the perfect drink for special occasions! Case in point, I made this Italian margarita to celebrate Cinco De Mayo and this Infused Bourbon as a gift idea for Father’s Day!

As much as I love a good alcoholic beverage during the holiday season, sometimes, you just want to make one simple recipe that the entire family can enjoy. So, in honor of the harvest season, today I will be showing you my favorite crockpot mulled apple cider recipe!

NON-ALCOHOLIC APPLE CIDER

There are so many things that I love about making apple cider recipes (in general) during this time of year! One is that it makes the whole house smell like the Fall season, and two, I have tons of options when it comes to how I want to make my own apple cider drinks. For instance, I can make alcoholic cocktails like an apple cider sangria or I can make non-alcoholic drinks like apple cider mocktails.

Needless to say, the possibilities are endless when it comes to creating apple cider drinks (don’t even get me started on hot cider versus cold cider)!

As I mentioned above, today I will be sharing my easy hot apple cider recipe which is a non-alcoholic drink. This drink has a crisp taste, uses simple ingredients, and would go perfectly with some apple cider donuts. Plus, there is no need to worry about who gets ahold of this hot mulled cider, because both kids and adults can drink it!

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 cups fresh apple cider
• 1 1/2” fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
• 1 orange, sliced
• 6 cinnamon sticks
• 1 Tablespoon whole cloves
• 5 Star Anise
• 2 whole nutmegs, optional

Note: I found the apple cider sweet enough on its own, but you can optionally add 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey.

BEFORE WE MAKE OUR CIDER, LET’S TALK ABOUT APPLES!

Or I could say the lack of apples (LOL)!

You might have noticed above that this recipe calls for apple cider and NOT regular raw apples. This is because the recipe is designed to be as easy as possible, and we decided to skip the raw apple step that is found in most apple cider recipes.

For example, in a traditional apple cider recipe, you usually have to do the following:

• Choose your favorite type of apple and cut up at least 10 of them for the cider.
• Place all your apple pieces into your slow cooker with water and your other ingredients.
• Let the ingredients come to a boil and then simmer them for several hours.
• Strain all the ingredients through a cheesecloth or mesh strainer. 

Personally, I think this is a lot of work just for some apple cider (LOL). Plus, draining all the ingredients through a cheesecloth or mesh strainer is never fun, and it’s always such a mess. 

Don’t get me wrong, I understand you can make some amazing apple cider this way, but sometimes, you want that homemade flavor without all the steps.

So, with today’s recipe, we are using store-bought apple cider to cut down all the steps above. By doing this, we don’t have to worry about dealing with raw apples, and once the apple cider is finished, you can simply pour it into glasses. – Staining the apple cider in our recipe is completely optional!

HOW TO MAKE CROCKPOT MULLED APPLE CIDER:

1. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker.

NOTE: You can also use a crock pot if you don’t have a slow cooker.

2. Set to low for 3-4 hours.

3. Strain out the spices, if desired.

4. Serve with fresh cinnamon sticks, slices of apple, and orange slices.

NOTE: Make sure you use a heat-proof pitcher if you plan on not serving the drinks from the slow cooker.

NON ALCOHOLIC APPLE CIDER RECIPE TIPS:

STORAGE: This apple cider can be stored in your refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. When you are ready to store it, I recommend letting the apple cider cool and then pouring it into an airtight container. 

REHEAT: To reheat this apple cider, place it in a pot on the stove on low heat or place it in the microwave for a few minutes.

SERVE: You can serve the apple cider either hot or cold.

Do you know what goes well with homemade apple cider? A day of pumpkin picking, hayrides, or just some Fall decor shopping! This drink is truly the perfect way to unwind after a busy Fall day.

However, if you still have ”hard cider” on the brain, you could make an alcoholic version of this recipe by adding/swapping out a few ingredients!

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How To Make Easy Non Alcoholic Apple Cider Recipe

Are you looking for a non alcoholic apple cider recipe? Then learn how to make this yummy Crockpot Mulled Apple Cider to warm you and your whole family up on a cold Fall day!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time4 hours hrs

Total Time4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple, cider

Author: Beth Kingston

Ingredients

• 8 C fresh apple cider Note: I found the apple cider sweet enough on it’s own, but you can optionally add 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey.
• 1 1/2 fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
• 1 orange, sliced
• 6 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tbsp whole cloves
• 5 Star Anise
• 2 whole nutmegs, optional

Instructions

• Place all ingredients in a slow cooker.
• Set to low for 3-4 hours.
• Strain out the spices, if desired.
• Serve with fresh cinnamon sticks, slices of apple, and orange slices.

Notes

STORAGE: This apple cider can be stored in your refrigerator for 1-2 weeks. When you are ready to store it, I recommend letting the apple cider cool and then pouring it into an airtight container. 

REHEAT: To reheat this apple cider, place it in a pot on the stove on low heat or place it in the microwave for a few minutes.

SERVE: You can serve the apple cider either hot or cold.

 

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