Spiced Crockpot Apple Cider

Warm comfort has never been easier than this Crockpot Apple Cider. With crisp, sweet apple, aromatic cinnamon, and a dash of other fall spices, this delicious mocktail is Autumn in a cup. Not only does it look amazing with its rich, vibrant color of fall leaves, it smells just as incredible as it tastes and makes the whole house smell amazing as well! The slow cooker does all the work as it simmers low and slow.

This delicious mocktail takes very little effort and makes enough for a crowd. It only has a few simple ingredients and easy instructions, so really anyone can make it. I have made it for my friends at our monthly dinner party and they all raved about it!

Not only that, but all the warm spices and apples make your house smell amazing just like our gluten free pumpkin bread! If you have a second crockpot, be sure to make my favorite crockpot candy.

Ingredients you will need

Cinnamon stick - Just whole as they are floating right in the cider gives it the best flavor. Just make sure you use high quality cinnamon sticks.

Cloves & Allspice - The warmth of these flavors are what really bring together the fall flavor of this cider. For a traditional apple cider, allspice, cloves and cinnamon are best. You can certainly spice it up a bit more with one star anise but I am not a big fan. You can even find many of the same spices in my non-alcoholic mulled wine.

Brown sugar or brown sugar simple syrup - I can't believe how much the brown sugar brings up that golden sweet flavor. I have made it with and without and I will never leave it out again.

Apple Cider - Now this is where you eat to splurge. Use really good local apple cider if you can and NEVER go with just apple juice.

How to make this scrumptious cider

• Put juice, sugar and cinnamon sticks in a crockpot or slow cooker
• Place remaining spice in a cheesecloth or just loose in the cider
• Cover and cook on low for 2-4 hours

Pro Tip: Don't overcook the spices in the cider or it will taste bitter

• Remove spice bag or loose spices before serving

• Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks before serving (optional)

Other mocktails that use non-alcoholic wine and spirits...

I love using 0.0% wine and spirits in a variety of mocktails! My Thanksgiving punch recipes non alcoholic and non alcoholic mulled wine are delicious. Here are some of my other favorites…

• Mimosa Mocktail
• Virgin Margarita
• Non-Alcoholic Prosecco Drink
• Non-Alcoholic Gin and Tonic
• Fresh Raspberry Mocktail

I always 0.0 to ensure these drinks are truly alcohol free. Many “non-alcoholic” options out there still have .07% by volume…a big difference from 0.0%!

If mocktail making is new to you, don’t worry, we show you how to make the prefect mocktail everytime!

*This post was originally published on November 14, 2009 as slow cooker apple cider. It was updated on September 16, 2019 with a new title but same recipe, photos, more concise directions, tips and tricks. It was updated again in 2026.