This recipe for Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider is a delicious dessert drink that's perfect for a fall or Thanksgiving party! I love that you can make it ahead and warm it up when ready to serve.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time2 hourshrs
Total Time2 hourshrs5 minutesmins
Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider recipe, boiled apple cider recipe, caramel apple cider, homemade apple cider recipe, salted caramel apple cider, slow cooker salted caramel apple cider
Servings: 16servings
Calories: 121kcal
Author: Whitney Reist | Sweet Cayenne
Ingredients
1gallonfresh apple cider
1cupsalted caramel, warmed to a pourable consistency.(You can use homemade or storebought - I always use the recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction | If you use store-bought caramel, add 1 teaspoon of sea salt after heating the caramel).
Optional: 3 cinnamon sticks, ¼ teaspoon whole cloves in a spice ball for a spiced cider
Instructions
Place the cider and spices (if using) in a cooker. Heat on “high” for two hours until the cider is heated through. Add the salted caramel and whisk to combine. Heat for an additional 10-15 minutes. Place the cooker on "keep warm" and serve as desired.
Chill any leftovers for up to 1 week and reheat as needed. The cream in the caramel may separate from the cider but can be whisked to combine as it is heated.
Leftovers also freeze well. Simply freeze up to 6 months and thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating in a slow cooker or in a saucepan on the stovetop.
Notes
Optional: make this a Caramel Apple Cider Affogato and serve ½ cup of the warm cider over a scoop of vanilla gelato!