Full of all the season’s flavors, this piping hot crock pot apple cider with its smooth caramel, bright oranges, warm spices and dollop of whipped cream is the perfect companion for quiet moments in your favorite chair, fireside with some s’mores or as a the perfect “warm up” after a hayride or ball game.Â
There is nothing better than cozying up in a big arm chair with a good book when the weather gets chilly. …Except when you can wrap your hand around a toasty mug full of something of warm and delicious while you’re doing it!Â
And that’s exactly what you’ll find yourself doing with this Spiced Caramel Apple Cider recipe. As a matter of fact, you’ll yourself sipping this hot cider drink all fall and winter long, which makes it’s simple crock pot recipe all the more handy!
What You Need to Make Caramel Apple Cider in your Crock Pot
- apple cider
- caramel topping
- half and half
- ground cinnamon & cinnamon sticks
- whole cloves
- vanilla
- orange
- whipped topping (optional)
This recipe is so simple since it starts with ready-made ingredients and just builds from there. Apple cider, cream (half & half) and caramel topping are stirred together in the crock pot to make a the delicious base. Then it’s time to layer on the rich flavors. Vanilla, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and orange slices are added before the crock pot is turned on to bring all the flavors to together.
Get ready for the whole house to smell wonderfully warm and inviting as this spiced apple caramel cider bubbles and simmers it’s way to perfection. You’ll know when it’s ready to serve because it will be steaming hot and the cider, caramel and cream will be perfectly blended.
Topped with mountains of whipped topping and a dusting of ground cinnamon, this apple cider a welcome sight on any chilly day.
A gorgeous and special treat all on its own or the perfect crowning glory to any festivity, this snuggly drink is one that makes any day special. And why shouldn’t it? We have blessed lives to live, my friend!
Spiced Caramel Apple Cider in a Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 64 oz apple cider
- 12 oz caramel topping
- 8 oz half & half
- 3 sticks cinnamon
- 2 slices orange
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon whole cloves
Garnish
- whipped topping
- ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In 4-6 qt crock pot, add cider and caramel, stirring until well blended. Slowly stir in cream until all liquids come together. Add rest of ingredients.
- Turn crock pot on medium to high. Let cook for 1 hour. Stirring occasionally.
- Serve when hot and cream is blended with cider.
- Garnish with whipped topping and ground cinnamon before serving or let guests garnish their own.
Notes
Your presentation has inspired me to make this cider, I just love your blog! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
just want you to know I am making food baskets for grandsons and their wives for Christmas the year using your recipes. my husband and I excited about the process . making all the goodies for them.
Hi, Dianne! I love this sooo much!! This is what it’s all about it!! I am so glad you shared this with me. It truly made my day!