When the weather turns cooler, one of my favorite things to make for a family gathering is slow cooker apple cider. This year, I thought it would be fun to mix it up and make slow cooker caramel apple cider. It was a huge hit and the perfect treat on a crisp fall day.
Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider
Serves 12
Ingredients
12 cups of apple juice – I bought a gallon and had a little leftover
6 cinnamon sticks
1/2 cup of good quality jarred caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
Whipped cream
Directions
Heat apple juice and cinnamon sticks in the slow cooker for about 4 hours on high. Let the cinnamon sticks soften and uncurl. Before serving, stir in 1/2 cup of caramel sauce and serve in heat proof cups. Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel.
Recipe note: I use a 5 quart slow cooker
When the apple juice is very hot, the caramel may start to seperate. That’s ok, just give it a stir and it is perfect again.
The really great thing about making this in the slow cooker is the amazing smell that fills your home. I hope you and your family enjoy!
Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider pairs perfectly with my Snickerdoodles recipe:
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I bet this makes the house smell incredible!
What a delicious looking fall drink! The glass mugs are really beautiful, where did you get them?
Thanks so much, Lauren! They are from Cost Plus World Market. I always find great stuff there!
Love this! I crave hot cider this time of year big time!!! This would be good for thanksgiving…maybe with a little booze added to it for the big kids!
I can almost smell it……
It looks GREAT and I’d love to make it
Thank you for sharing it
This is a wonderful recipe!
I would love to have you join Wednesday Extravaganza – my Foodie Link Party and share this (and/or any other) recipe of yours! Here is the link to it:
http://www.hungrylittlegirl.com/1/post/2012/11/wednesday-extravaganza-3.html
Can’t wait to see you there!
This looks so delicious!
This looks so yummy, especially on a cold autumn day!
This is AMAZING!!!! Thanks so much for posting it!
I just had this last night for our Christmas party and it was a huge hit!!! Thank you for sharing! It was easy and made the house smell great!
I’m so glad Kristen! xoxo
I just had this last night for our Christmas party and it was a huge hit!!! Thank you for sharing! It was easy and made the house smell great!