Christmas is at last upon us. That said, we wish to share with you our favorite holiday treat - homemade spiced cider.
Cooked in a crockpot, set this up the on Christmas Eve and wake up to a house filled with the warm aroma of spices, apples and citrus.
Merry Christmas dear friends. We wish you and your dear ones a beautiful and blessed holiday season. May your holiday be filled with joy and love.
Homemade Spiced Cider
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients
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- 5 small apples or 3 large apples, sliced in half
- 2 medium oranges, sliced into quarters
- 1/2 cup whole fresh cranberries
- 3 whole star anise
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- A dash of ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teabags (I used vanilla chai but any flavor will do)
- Water
Instructions
- Fill the pot of your slow cooker with water.
- Add sliced fruit, spices and sugar. Cover and turn on low if making the night before. If you choose to make this the morning of, cook on high for about 6 hours.
- Serve hot or cold.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Drinks
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Choc Chip Uru says
I adore your cider, it is one of my favourite recipes for christmas time!
Happy Holidays!
Choc Chip Uru
manu says
I love it, it's so delicious!!!!
Merry Christmas
Comedy Plus says
Sounds wonderful Tammy. Very wonderful.
Have a fabulous day and a very Merry Christmas. ♥♥♥
Big Daddy Dave says
Tammy, We've never made cider at home... Nice combination of ingredients! It sounds really tasty... Maybe I can convince my better half that we should give it a try. Merry Christmas! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Dottie Sauchelli Balin says
Dear Tammy,
Well, I am definitely making this during the holiday week, maybe even for New Years Eve. Wonderful. I love a good apple cider fragrant with the spices of this time of year. All your ingredients are a delicious combo. I can smell the aroma from here. Thank you for sharing! Hope that you and your family have a blessed merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Dottie 🙂 x
Ginny Hartzler says
I can only imagine how wonderful this would smell on Christmas eve and day. I wish for you the best Christmas ever!
Chiara says
I wish you a Merry Christmas to you and your family !Blessings, xoxo
Nee says
Nothing better than homemade cider , thanks . Have a very Merry Christmas with family and friends . Thanks for sharing 🙂 ~~Nee~~
gloria says
Beautiful! Merry Christmas dears!!
xo
Louise says
Spiced Cider wafting through the house has to be the very best scent ever, Tammy!!! This time of year makes it all the more aromatic I think but, that could be my imagination getting the better of me, I suppose:)
I love the combination of fruits and spices you have going on here Tammy. I'd love to wake up to this perhaps even more than coffee perking, lol...
Thank you so much for sharing, Tammy...Wishing you and your family a Blesssed and Wonderful Christmas. Please give hugs to your Mom for me and perhaps a kiss on the cheek too:) Merry Christmas!!!
Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines says
Stopping by to wish you and yours A Very Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
mia xara says
Very fragrant cider, Tammy!!! Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas, lots of health and joy, XOXO
claudia says
sensational my dear lady! Thanks for posting and I wish you and your beautiful familia a beautiful holiday with many blessings of good health and happiness, as always thank you for all your support during the year. Buon Natale xo hugs <3 u
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
wow this sounds amazing
Pam says
Tammy, it sounds perfect for the holidays! Here's wishing you and your Mother a Very Merry Christmas! Hugs to Momma!
TexWisGirl says
i bet it smells wonderful!
Jerry E. Beuterbaugh says
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Amelia says
Hi my dear Catherine, Merry Christmas to you and family with lots of love and hugs from me. May you be blessed with lots of love, joy and happiness.
Your apple cider look really good. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Warmest regards and happy holiday,
Amelia
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Liz says
I hope you both had a sensational Christmas! What a delicious aroma this cider must create--a terrific idea for the holidays! xo
sandie says
Just stopping by to wish you a very blessed Christmas!!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
I would love one too!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!
Angie
Lucia says
Merry Christmas! This sounds and looks wonderful. I can imagine the aroma in the house. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and that you have a happy and healthy New Year!
Love
Lucia
Reeni says
I LOVE that this is made in the crockpot! I would have pleasant dreams all night long with this aroma wafting through the house! What a wonderful thing to wake up to. It would be great for New Years. xoxo
Khalil says
Sounds wonderful
Erlene says
This sounds wonderful and it would be nice to wake-up to this on New Year's Day too. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday. Pinned.
Adelina Priddis says
Interesting, I have never seen tea bags used when making cider. It sounds perfect to warm me up though! Thanks for linking up with Weekend Bites!
Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says
Oh how I wish it were Christmas again, I'd love to make this. Pinning for this Christmas. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!
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