Slow Cooker Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Cider

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A warm, aromatic apple cider infused with cinnamon and cloves, slowly simmered to fill your home with cozy holiday scents. This American-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 245 minutes, brings together apple cider, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 240 min Serves 6 American cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pour 8 cups apple cider into a slow cooker set to low heat.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 cinnamon sticks, 8 whole cloves, 1 strip of orange peel (about 2 inches), 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 star anise pods, and 1-inch piece of thinly sliced fresh ginger to the cider.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently to combine the brown sugar, then cover and cook on low for 4 hours, allowing the spices to infuse and the cider to warm thoroughly.
  4. Step 4: After 4 hours, remove the spices and orange peel using a slotted spoon or strain the cider through a fine-mesh sieve.
  5. Step 5: Serve warm in mugs, optionally garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice for festive presentation.

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