Homemade spiced apple cider that is easy to throw together in your crock pot. The mouthwatering aroma of apple, cinnamon, cloves and orange fill you home while it cooks – a few hours later you have a warm mug of cider perfect for a crisp fall day!
Can we take a quick second to talk about the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show? So Lance had to work late last night so I was flipping through channels and found myself strangely captivated by the VS fashion show. I have never felt so conflicted in my life.
I mean, these girls have slammin bodies and there is no doubt in my mind that they work their asses off for it. But one second I am watching feeling slightly depressed (and considering grabbing a cookie from the kitchen…) and the next I am feeling oddly motivated and confident that I can have abs like that. Bipolar much? (please tell me I’m not alone tho..) Haha and too bad I love things like brownies and wine…they don’t really add up to a 6 pack.
Santa, will you please bring me some VS model abs for Christmas? Thanks!
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As soon as the weather gets cold, I like to take full advantage of all the hot beverages I can. Hot chocolate, hot tea, hot cider – you name it! There is nothing better than settling down with a big mug of something sweet to warm you up
The first time I served this was a few years ago at my graduation party. I had completely forgot about it until my friend Lorraine emailed me a couple weeks ago asking for the recipe…she thought it was on the blog, but alas it was not. After I sent it to her I couldn’t get it out of my head I HAD to make it again.
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Holy cow you guys, I think it was even better than the first time. I am swooning over it. But it may have helped that I made one of the mugs a little more adult friendly by adding a splash of brandy to my mug…
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So before cider is nowhere to be found on the shelves of your store, snatch some up and get this puppy cooking in your crock pot!
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Mulled Apple Cider
Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple cider
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 orange cut into 4-6 slices
- 4 cinnamon sticks 4-inch
- 10 whole allspice berries
- 8 whole cloves
- ¼ tsp fresh grated nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large slow cooker, combine apple cider and brown sugar. place orange slices into the cider mixture.
- In a coffee filter or cheesecloth, place the cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg. Carefully bring up the edges and secure spices inside using baker twine. Place spice satchel into the cider mixture.
- Cover and heat on low for 3-4 hours or high for 1-2 hours until cider is hot and fragrant. To serve, reduce heat to warm and ladle into mugs. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired
To make spiked cider:
- Add in 2 tablespoons of brandy or dark rum into each cup.