When entertaining a group during the holidays, a family favorite has always been apple cider, especially slow cooker apple cider. Including some sliced oranges and cinnamon sticks adds a little something special and creates an amazing fragrance throughout the house. Wesley and I decided last week it would be fun to change up this recipe a bit by adding in a little tartness with pomegranates and additional orange flavors with orange juice. The results were pretty awesome with this Slow Cooker Orange Pomegranate Cider.
We have been enjoying an unseasonably warm November and it has been amazing. But we all know that is about to change here in Minnesota. I like having recipes like this in my back pocket for something special to warm us up on a cold day.
Crockpot Apple Cider is Kid Friendly
This slow cooker apple cider recipe is perfect for small children. Wes loved the opportunity to do plenty of pouring, one of his favorite things to do in the kitchen. The slow cooker offers plenty of room so being exact in pouring isn’t necessary.
He also loved adding the orange slices and cinnamon sticks into the cider. I normally just toss them in but he was very careful about his placement.
Because we used a pure pressed apple cider, our cider was a little muddy looking even though it tasted great. I highly recommend adding in the extra touches for garnish.
The pomegranate seeds, orange slices and cinnamon sticks really offer a beautiful presentation!
If you find your crockpot apple cider is a bit too sweet or strong for your tastes, simply add in a little hot water.
- 7 cups apple cider
- 4 cups orange juice
- 1 cup pomegranate cherry juice
- 1 orange, sliced
- 3 cinnamon sticks plus more for garnish, if desired
- pomegranate seeds for garnish, if desired
- Add cider and juices to slow cooker.
- Stir.
- Add cinnamon sticks
- Top with orange slices and cover.
- Cook for 4 to 6 hours on low.
- Serve with additional cinnamon sticks and pomegranate seeds for garnish, if desired.
If you want a kid friendly cold holiday drink for kids, give this refreshing cranberrymocktail a try!
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Brenda Haines says
November 14, 2016 at 10:54 amThis sounds amazing! I’ll have to give it a try this season.
Sara Zielinski says
November 14, 2016 at 6:10 pmThis looks like the perfect cider for fall.
shelly peterson says
November 15, 2016 at 5:21 amThis sounds like an amazing drink. I would love to try this out.
Janet W. says
November 15, 2016 at 8:13 amThis looks like a nice treat to have this fall/winter! I love the slice on top!
Julie Wood says
November 15, 2016 at 8:17 amThis drink looks so delicious and colorful. We love pomegranates and think that they make this recipe taste so good!
Rose DeRensis says
November 15, 2016 at 9:30 amThis sounds so good with the cherry and orange juice. I’ve not yet made a drink in the slow cooker this is the best I must try it!
Rachel says
November 15, 2016 at 9:31 amSo fun! My mini chef would also love helping to make this! (not to mention it sounds delicious)
Elena says
November 15, 2016 at 10:20 amLooks so delicious! Perfect for this winter season
Sarah L says
November 17, 2016 at 6:05 pmGreat flavors in this cider. Will have to make some for Thanksgiving. Like that it’s in the slow cooker.
Erlene says
December 30, 2018 at 5:02 pmI love pomegranate juice and I think this is a nice addition to a warm cider recipe. Pinned.