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Crock Pot Apple Cider

Created by KarenSTL on April 24, 2020

3 1/4 pounds apples (8 medium apples, cored and quartered,combination of Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Fuji or Gala)
1 orange, peeled and cut into segments
1 large lemon,or 2 small lemons, peeled and cut into segments
2/3 cup cranberries (fresh)
3 cinnamon sticks

1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/4 cup brown sugar (substitute with white sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup, honey or stevia)
9 cups water (or enough water to cover fruit)
Rum or vodka (optional)

Step 1: Place apples, orange, lemon and cranberries in a 6 quart slow cooker..
Step 2: Add cinnamon sticks, cloves and pour water until you cover all of the fruit.
Step 3: Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
Step 4: Mash the fruit with a potato masher to release the juices. Cover and cook an additional 60 minutes on low.
Step 5: Carefully strain the solids from the liquids using a stainer over a large bowl or second crock pot. Return cider to the original crock pot after removing fruit stuck to the crock or turn the heat to low if serving from a 2nd crockpot. If not serving immediately, pour into pitcher with lid or jug which can be stored in the refrigerator.
Step 6: To serve, using soup ladle, fill mug, adding 1 shot of rum or vodka if desired. If serving after cooled in the refrigerator, fill mug and microwave until hot.