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.
This slow cooker 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.
- 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.
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 cider a bit too sweet or strong for your tastes, simply add in a little hot water.
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Brenda Haines says
This sounds amazing! I’ll have to give it a try this season.
Sara Zielinski says
This looks like the perfect cider for fall.
shelly peterson says
This sounds like an amazing drink. I would love to try this out.
Janet W. says
This looks like a nice treat to have this fall/winter! I love the slice on top!
Julie Wood says
This drink looks so delicious and colorful. We love pomegranates and think that they make this recipe taste so good!
Rose DeRensis says
This 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
So fun! My mini chef would also love helping to make this! (not to mention it sounds delicious)
Elena says
Looks so delicious! Perfect for this winter season
Sarah L says
Great flavors in this cider. Will have to make some for Thanksgiving. Like that it’s in the slow cooker.