Deep Red Apple Cider Crock Pot

Warm up your home and your soul with this Deep Red Apple Cider Crock Pot recipe—a cozy blend of apple cider, pomegranate juice, and fresh cranberries infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. Perfect for festive gatherings or chilly evenings, this slow-cooked drink combines the sweetness of brown sugar with a splash of vanilla for a rich, layered flavor. Garnish with apple slices or cranberries for a striking presentation that’s as inviting as it is delicious. With just 10 minutes of prep and a few hours of simmering in a crock pot, this seasonal beverage is an effortless way to fill your kitchen with the warm, comforting scents of fall and winter. Perfectly spiced and naturally vibrant, this holiday drink is sure to be a hit at any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:130 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups Apple cider
• 2 cups Pomegranate juice
• 1 cup Fresh cranberries
• 1 large Orange
• 3 pieces Cinnamon sticks
• 6 pieces Whole cloves
• 2 pieces Star anise
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Apple slices (optional, for garnish)
• 0.25 cup Cranberries (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pour the apple cider and pomegranate juice into a crock pot.

Step 2

Rinse the cranberries and add them to the crock pot.

Step 3

Slice the orange into thin rounds and place them in the liquid.

Step 4

Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise to the mixture.

Step 5

Sprinkle the brown sugar into the pot and stir gently to combine.

Step 6

Set the crock pot to low heat and cover with a lid.

Step 7

Allow the cider to simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.

Step 8

After 2 hours, stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 9

Strain the cider through a fine-mesh sieve to remove solids such as the orange slices, cranberries, and spices.

Step 10

Ladle the hot cider into mugs. Garnish with apple slices or cranberries if desired.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy the rich, spiced flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3046.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1593.4

Total Fat 5.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 172.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 392.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.9g	0%
Total Sugars 318.2g
Protein 7.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 438.3mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 3222.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.8%

Protein: 1.7%

Carbs: 95.5%