Set it and forget it! This Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider has only 3 ingredients, will leave your house smelling amazing, and warms your soul. Perfect for fall!
Fall is upon us and I'm seriously obsessed with everything fall – the food, college football, hay rides, pumpkin patches, foliage, cooler weather, falling leaves, Halloween, sweaters, boots…you name it, I love it. This year I decided to whip up some spiced caramel apple cider in my slow cooker, because…why not? It fills my house with that amazing fall aroma, and it warms my soul! The recipe for this Crock Pot Caramel Apple Cider is delicious and super easy, you'll be making it all the time this fall season!
When I first whipped this Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider up, I had totally forgotten the whipped cream. So, in true Starbucks fashion, I added some. I’m glad I did, because it was sooo good! AND the caramel drizzle?! Yes, you need that too. If you need a recommendation on a slow cooker, I LOVE my snap lid slow cooker from Crock Pot! It's the best!
How to Make Crock Pot Apple Cider:
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- Combine cider/juice, ground cinnamon, and caramel sauce in the slow cooker; whisk well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-5 hours.
- Serve in mason jars or mugs, top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and garnish with apple slices. Enjoy!
Like I mentioned earlier, this Caramel Apple Cider recipe is SUPER simple. You only need a handful of ingredients and then you just let it cook, so easy! I didn’t go the homemade route for my whipped cream or caramel this time, but you can, if you want. I have a great homemade caramel sauce recipe as well!
When to make Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider:
- Friday night lights: Bring this delicious caramel apple cider to your kid's Friday night football game and everyone will be swarming you!
- Heading to the pumpkin patch? Make this the night before then fill your thermos's with Caramel Apple Cider. Sip on the cider while you stroll along the pumpkins and ride the hayride.
- Hosting a fall brunch? This is the perfect drink to serve alongside coffee and Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls!
- Having a girl's night out? Cook up this Caramel Apple Cider in your slow cooker and then serve spiked with brandy, bourbon, or rum - YUM!
Fall inspired MEALS to serve with Caramel Apple Cider:
- Pumpkin Pancakes are a fall breakfast staple! Adding Greek yogurt lightens them up, adds protein, and keeps the pancakes delicious and moist!
- One Pot Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta is creamy and comforting with cheese and pumpkin paired together in this delicious one pot meal!
- Apple Grilled Cheese is perfect for fall! Smokey gouda cheese melted between tart granny smith apples is savory and delicious!
- Caramel Apple Poke Cake is packed with apples and then smothered in whipped cream and caramel. It’s the easiest most delicious fall cake!
- Pumpkin Coconut Curry Soup is the perfect comforting soup!
Set it and forget it! This Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider has only 3 ingredients, will leave your house smelling amazing, and warms your soul. Perfect for fall!
- 64 ounces apple cider or apple juice I have used both and they both work great
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup caramel sauce or topping, found in the ice cream aisle, plus more for garnish
- whipped cream
- caramel sauce
- sliced apples
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Combine cider/juice, ground cinnamon, and caramel sauce in the slow cooker; whisk well to combine.
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Cover and cook on low for 3-5 hours. Serve in mason jars or mugs, top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and garnish with apple slices. Enjoy!
First published on Domestic Superhero in 2017. Updated in 2022.
John
Can this drink (caramel apple cider) be made and drank cold?
Allyson
definitely!
Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie
Not only will this taste great but your house will smell amazing!
eat good 4 life
I would have never thought of something like this. The mixture sounds genius and tasty!
Jen
Making this in a slow cooker is such a good idea! This will be perfect for our upcoming block party!
Dee
This sounds perfect fall! If it ever cools off here, I'm definitely making this!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
I can imagine how delicious the kitchen will smell when this is brewing! What a fun fall treat!
Stacey @ Bake Eat Repeat
Slow cooker apple cider is so perfect in the fall! Love the addition of caramel!
Angie
Can this be made on the stove also?
Allyson
Yes, I talked about it in the content as well. Just combine and simmer!
Sara Welch
What a sweet and tasty cider! This will be perfect for a day at the pumpkin patch! Delish!
Anna
This is the best apple cider I've ever had! Thank you for the recipe!
wilhelmina
Love this yummy cider! You are so right, I will for sure be making this all season long!
Eden
I had never made a crock pot drink before, this was so good and the house smelled amazing!!
annie
This was amazing! A new go to!
Dorothy Reinhold
I am dreaming of how amazing my house is going to smell when I make this.
Kimberly
This is just one of the many reasons I look forward to the fall - YUM!
Chrissie Baker
Wow!! This look so delicious!! What a great recipe idea!! You can save a lot of money (and you get to see exactly what goes into your drink to make sure it’s healthy) with this recipe!! Great idea!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This Caramel Apple Cider couldn't look any more perfect!
Katerina @ diethood .com
YES, please! This sounds fantastic!! I can't wait to try it!
Catalina
I love homemade apple cider! I will try your recipe!
Sophie Anderson
I love this caramel apple cider !
Teresa Cahlik
I make a copycat recipe of Starbucks caramel apple spice. Very similar. I’ve never thought to put it in a slow cooker, thanks. We have a Thanksgiving brunch coming up and this will be a nice edition.
Allyson
YUMMMM!!!
Simaron Blattner
Have you made this with alcohol, such as a caramel vodka? If so what are the measurements or what would you recommend? I have a Halloween party coming up. Sounds yummy and I can't wait to make it.
Allyson
Oh that sounds good! I Haven't done it but I would consider each drink is about 6 ounces, and I would do 1-2 ounces of alcohol per drink. It's about 10 six ounce drinks if you use the 64 ounce to begin with...so I would add about 20 ounces of alcohol, BUT you might want to add less if you don't want strong drinks!
jess
the caramel apple spice drink from starbucks is my favorite hot beverage to get, and now I can make a huge batch of it right at home! thank you for sharing!
Jamie N
Simple and delicious! Love the addition of caramel, it was perfect!