This delicious Non-Alcoholic Fall Drink is the perfect blend of apple cider, brown sugar, apples and oranges! And it's made in the slow cooker so it's incredibly easy to put together.
It's a warm and inviting blend of cider, fruit and spices that will make you feel like autumn arrived early.
And the best part of this recipe is that it's a delicious mocktail the whole family can enjoy!
Check out all the other fresh non-alcoholic drink ideas for even more delicious recipes.
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With its warm and inviting blend of fruit juices and spices, this cozy mocktail will have you feeling like autumn arrived early!
This is an adult and kid-friendly drink that everyone in the family can enjoy at your next gathering or special occasion. It's also incredibly easy to make in the slow cooker – meaning minimal effort with maximum flavor!
Looking for more Fall Non-Alcoholic Drinks? Try my Brunch Punch, Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe or any of these Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Recipes.
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How to make Non Alcoholic Cider
- When preparing a beverage using a crock pot make sure you choose a flavorful liquid as your base, such as apple juice, cranberry juice, or a combination of both. The juice will provide the foundation for your drink.
- Add more flavor to your drink by adding spices like cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, or star anise to the liquid. These aromatic spices will not only infuse your beverage with cozy flavors, but make the house smell delicious too!
- Taste the drink before you start the slow cooker. You may need to balance out the flavor and add a little sweetness.
- Slow cookers are designed to simmer ingredients over a long period, allowing flavors to meld together. Set your slow cooker on low heat to achieve the perfect infusion of flavors.
- Right before serving, garnish your drink with fresh fruit slices, cinnamon sticks, or even a sprig of rosemary.
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Ingredients
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Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- If you can't get apple cider, you can swap it out with unsweetened apple juice.
- Add more spices like clove and allspice if desired!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Pour the apple cider into the slow cooker. Stir in the brown sugar and the juice of one of the oranges.
Step 2: Add the sliced apples, sliced orange, and cinnamon sticks to the slow cooker.
Step 3: Set on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.
Top Tip
Once it's done cooking and infusing all the flavors, set the slow cooker to the warm setting so the hot cider is ready throughout the party or gathering.
Serving Tips
- Serve in a clear mug with a cinnamon stick and an orange slice for a beautiful presentation.
- We prefer to have this fall drink hot, but it can also be served cold.
- Serve apple cider mocktail with homemade donuts like my Pumpkin Spice Donuts, Copycat Dunkin Donuts Pumpkin Donuts, or my Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings.
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Storing and Freezing Tips
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Freezer: You can freeze the apple cider for up to a year. Let the drink completely cool and remove the fruit and cinnamon sticks before adding it to air tight containers to freeze in. Make sure you allow room in the container for expansion when the liquid is frozen. You could even freeze the leftovers in an ice cube tray!
Recipe FAQ
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Apple juice usually has added sugar and is filtered and pasteurized for a longer shelf life. Apple cider is often unpasteurized and will have the pulp from the apples since it's not filtered. It has a tangier flavor since it has no added sugar.
Try these recipes next...
- Check out my other recipe for Mason Jar Hot Cocoa.
- Or you might enjoy this recipe for Hot Spiced Apple Cider.
📖 Recipe Card
Non Alcoholic Fall Drink
Ingredients
- ½ gallon apple cider
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 oranges divided
- 1 apple sliced
- 4 cinnamon sticks
Method
- Pour the apple cider into the pot of the slow cooker.
- Add the brown sugar and stir.
- Add the juice of one of the oranges to the pot.
- Slice the other orange and add to the slow cooker along with the sliced apple and cinnamon sticks.
- Set to cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.
Laurie Cover says
I had not thought of using the crockpot for this, but it’s a great idea!!
Thanks for sharing hour recipe at the Sunday Sunshine Blog Hop
Laurie