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Pumpkin Cider

Let's get into one of my all-time favorite fall and thanksgiving drinks: a warm and inviting glass of slow cooker pumpkin cider. Made with apple cider, a little brown sugar, mulling spices, and real pumpkin, she's simple to put together and will make your home smell absolutely delicious all day long.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Thanksgiving
Cuisine: English
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Eden Westbrook

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apple cider unsweetened
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin filling!
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon allspice berries
  • 1 honeycrisp apple cored and sliced
  • 1 navel orange sliced

Instructions

  • Stir the apple cider, water, brown sugar, and pumpkin puree together in your slow cooker.
  • Add in the spices and fruit.
  • Let the cider mull in the slow cooker for 4 hours.
  • Strain through a cheesecloth lined colander or mesh strainer to remove the solids.
  • Serve warm garnished with fruit and cinnamon sticks, if desired

Notes

Variations

Hard Cider - add brandy, bourbon, or rum while the pumpkin cider mulls in the slow cooker.
Make Ahead - Make the pumpkin cider 2-3 days in advance, keep in a pitcher with a lid or covered with plastic wrap in the fridge. Rewarm it in the slow cooker the day of your event.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 20mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 47g