Combine orange wedges, quartered apples, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice and vanilla bean in a 7-qt. slow cooker. Add water. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
Recipe
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Hy-Vee Seasons
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Description
Warm apple cider is a classic cold-weather beverage and this made-from-scratch version is a tasty way to make it happen. Lower in added sugar than ready-to-serve cider, but brimming in warm fall spices, it’s the perfect drink for a chilly autumn day.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 9
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 unpeeled large orange, washed, cut into 8 wedges, plus additional for garnish | ||
| 5 Granny Smith apples, washed, cut into quarters, plus additional for garnish | ||
| 5 Honeycrisp apples, washed, cut into quarters, plus additional for garnish | ||
| ½ c. packed Hy-Vee light brown sugar | ||
| 4 cinnamon sticks, plus additional for garnish | ||
| 2 tsp. whole cloves | ||
| 2 tsp. whole allspice | ||
| 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise | ||
| 8 c. water |
Things To Grab
- 7-qt. slow cooker
- Slotted spoon
- Large spoon or potato masher
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Large pot
Directions
Remove orange wedges; discard. Using a large spoon or potato masher, mash apples to break up any large pieces. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours.
Carefully strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve over a large pot; discard solids. Return strained liquid to the slow cooker. Cover and keep warm. Garnish with apple slices, orange slices and cinnamon sticks, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition facts
Servings
150 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 0mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 39g
- Protein: 0g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 0%
0%
Calcium 2%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 6%