Slow-Cooker Hot Cider with Brandy

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Brew up a batch of warm apple cider with ease in this no-sugar-added drink recipe. The hot toddy stays warm and party-ready in your crock pot all night long.

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Devon O'Brien
Devon O’Brien
Devon O'Brien

As EatingWell's former Senior Food Editor, Devon handled all things weeknight dinner and fast meal solutions. She also worked in the EatingWell Test Kitchen developing and testing recipes and shooting how-to videos. In her current position at Allrecipes, she's focused on all the hottest food trends, new products and ideas and best hacks pertaining to cooking.

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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Vegan Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • 8 whole cloves

  • 8 whole allspice berries

  • 8 cardamom seeds

  • 8 cinnamon sticks

  • 1 gallon (16 cups) apple cider or apple juice

  • 2 cups apple brandy

  • 1 apple, thinly sliced, for garnish

Directions

  1. Place cloves, allspice, cardamom and cinnamon sticks on a piece of cheesecloth and tie into a bundle with a piece of kitchen string.

  2. Combine apple cider (or juice) and the spice bundle in a 5-quart or larger slow cooker. Cover and cook on High until hot and aromatic, at least 2 hours.

  3. Reduce heat to low. Remove the spice bundle and stir in brandy. Garnish with apple slices and some of the spices, if desired. Serve warm.

    Slow-Cooker Hot Cider with Brandy

Tips

Equipment: Cheesecloth, kitchen string, 5-quart (or larger) slow cooker

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com October 2016

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

184 Calories
30g Carbs
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Serving Size about 1 cup
Calories 184
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Total Sugars 29g
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Potassium 1mg 0%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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