From the Witches Kitchen
Slow Cooker Mulled Apple Cider for Yule
Warm slow cooker mulled apple cider with orange, ginger, cinnamon and cloves: an easy non-alcoholic Yule drink.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
4 hours
Serves
12–15 mugs
Ingredients
- 3.8 litres fresh apple cider or cloudy, unfiltered apple juice
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp whole cloves
- Optional: 2 star anise and/or ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
Kitchen Witch Notes
Apple carries comfort and abundance, orange brings a little solar brightness, and cinnamon and cloves add warmth and protection. Stir the pot with a simple intention for a cosy, well-fed Yule.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm during a Yule gathering, with cinnamon star biscuits or a slice of honey cake.
Introduction
This gently spiced slow cooker cider is made for the longest night: warm, fragrant and easy to leave bubbling while everyone settles in. Use fresh apple cider or cloudy apple juice for an alcohol-free Yule drink, then add a splash of rum to individual mugs only if you fancy it.
Method
- Pour the apple cider or cloudy apple juice into your slow cooker.
- Add the orange slices and fresh ginger.
- Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves and any optional spices. Bundle the whole spices in muslin or cheesecloth first if you would like them easy to remove later.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
- Remove the whole spices, then serve in mugs with an orange slice or cinnamon stick if you like.
Swaps & Variations
Use cloudy apple juice for a fully alcohol-free version. Add a small splash of dark rum to individual mugs if wanted, rather than to the whole slow cooker. Star anise and nutmeg are lovely extras but not essential.
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