Crock Pot Cranberry Cider a delicious hard cider made in the slow cooker. Perfect Thanksgiving drink, non-alcoholic, or with a splash of rum!
I absolutely love this time of year. The weather, the decorating & especially the FOOD.
So I’m so thrilled to gather up all my cozy recipes and start the fire. We love making warm drinks that can be served with or without alcohol and this Crock Pot Cranberry Cider the perfect recipe for that.
Be sure to try our Apple Cider Donut Cake!
I can tell you that this fabulous pairing to your feast will be perfect with your holiday menu and your guests will be begging for the recipe. The best part – it’s SO EASY.
I was on the list for a beverage so I thought I would share something very holiday, Crock Pot Cranberry Cider that is very festive & incredibly tasty.
Slow Cooker Holiday Drinks
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The fact that you can dump this all in- let it cook while you do everything else is fantastic.
I know that when I am having a bunch of guests over, making the bar area nearly self-serve is key to a happy party.
Awesome Holiday Drinks to Try
- Instant Pot Apple Cider
- Holiday Party Punch
- Bourbon Apple Cider
- Thanksgiving Punch
- Instant Pot Apple Cider
- Rum Punch
- Holiday Punch Recipe
Cranberry Cider Recipe
The best part is that whenever anyone needs a refill- it’s all simmering & ready to go.
Just ladle it in – add your optional rum, bourbon, or vodka if you so choose & you aren’t bartending all day long. You can focus on your other meal preparations & enjoy your guests.
Slow Cooker Cranberry Cider
It will also make your house smell AMAZING!!!
Here are some commonly asked questions
What is the best way to store leftover cranberry cider?
This recipe keeps well when transferred to an airtight pitcher and kept refrigerated until ready to serve again.
Can I use frozen cranberries?
Yes, absolutely, that will work just fine. No need to thaw them first. The warmth of the liquid will take care of that for you.
HOW DO YOU MAKE Slow Cooker Cranberry Cider?
- Combine cranberry juice, apple cider, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks & cloves in the crockpot.
- Cook on high if you plan on using within 2-3 hours. Cook on low for longer.
- Allow to simmer & warm until ready to serve- stirring occasionally.
- Ladle into mugs, garnish with an additional cinnamon stick
- Add in one ounce of rum per mug if desired.
Can I use a sugar substitute?
I have not personally tried it, so I can’t say how that would turn out. But if you would like to try it, I suggest a product that offers a 1:1 swap. Please let me know how it turns out.
To make Crockpot Cranberry Cider you will need…
- Cranberry Juice
- Apple Cider
- fresh cranberries
- brown sugar
- cinnamon sticks
- whole cloves
- light or dark rum, vodka or bourbon – opt
Can I use diet juice?
Yes, diet juice will work just fine with this recipe.
Should I use light or dark brown sugar?
Since I make my own brown sugar, I use light brown sugar for almost all of my recipes. But light or dark brown sugar will work in this recipe.
Want to know how to make your own brown sugar – visit my Homemade Brown Sugar post here.
What slow cooker do you use?
We actually have several slow cookers that we have acquired over the years from doing this job. I have a smaller one that is great for half recipes.
But the one I use the most is this standard, no-frills slow cooker that is perfect for this particular recipe.
More Great Cranberry Recipes
- Cranberry Orange Mimosa
- Cranberry BBQ Meatballs
- Apple Cranberry Spritzer
- Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe
- Turkey Cranberry Sliders
- Quick Cranberry Bread
- Cranberry Cinnamon Roll Loaf
- Pumpkin Cranberry Granola
- Cranberry Butter
- Cranberry Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Sparkling Cranberries
- Cranberry Cake
If you love this Easy Cranberry Cider recipe, you’re going to love these other drinks too. Please click each link below to find the easy, printable recipe!
Products I love when making this slow cooker cranberry cider…
This cranberry cider recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me this time of year, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made a beverage in your slow cooker before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this drink recipe.
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Crock Pot Cranberry Cider
Ingredients
- 8 cups Cranberry Juice 64 ounces
- 4 cups Apple Cider 32 ounces
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 4 cinnamon sticks plus more for garnish
- 1 tbsp whole cloves tied in a cheesecloth to contain them
- 1 ounce light or dark rum per served glass – *opt
Instructions
- Combine cranberry juice, apple cider, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks & cloves in crock pot.
- Cook on high if you plan on using within 2-3 hours. Cook on low for longer.
- Allow to simmer & warm until ready to serve- stirring occasionally.
- Ladle into mugs, garnish with additional cinnamon stick
- Add in one ounce of rum per mug if desired.
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
Ramona says
I don’t know how you do it. your food looks so delicious!! Thank you for sharing!
Gina Kleinworth says
Thank you so much Ramona!!
Kelly Rowe says
Looks dee-lish, Gina!! Wish we could catch up over a glass (with the spike version, of course). Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Gina Kleinworth says
Thank you Kelly- we will definitely get that opportunity to do something similar in the coming months. Can’t wait.
Vanessa says
This looks delicious! I love this time of year as well. I can’t wait to try this!
Gina Kleinworth says
You will love this Vanessa
crazyforcrust says
What an awesome drink! I’ll take mine with double rum, lol. 🙂
Gina Kleinworth says
Sounds good- come on over 🙂
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
This is my kind of cocktail!! YUM!
Gina Kleinworth says
Easy- that’s the key for me Lyuba
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oooh man! Love the color Gina! Pinned! (Also scheduled to share on FB on 11/16) Have a great weekend!
Gina Kleinworth says
Thanks so much Trish – truly appreciate that!!
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
I LOVE that this is made in a crock pot! And it looks amazing!
Gina Kleinworth says
Perfect for entertaining Kristi – no fuss so you can spend time with your guests.
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
I adore crock pot beverages….and I love the fact that the alcohol is optional since I’m expecting! Looks delicious for the holidays. Thanks!!
Gina Kleinworth says
Thank you Cathy- I always like to make it optional so everyone can enjoy.
Michelle @ Elegance & Enchantment says
Cranberry is my favorite! I can’t wait to try this!
Gina Kleinworth says
You will love it Michelle – it’s now a family favorite.
Shannon at MadiganMade says
I love the idea of using the crock pot for this… sounds delish!
Gina Kleinworth says
It certainly makes it so easy & the house smells amazing.
kimberly says
That looks delicious!
Gina Kleinworth says
Indeed it is Kimberly- you must try it.
Danelle says
I love the beautiful red color of this drink, and I’m sure it makes your house smell amazing!
Gina Kleinworth says
Indeed it did Danelle- I loved the way the whole house smelled.
cynthial1956 says
I could certainly use this warm drink today! It is super chilly and may snow. I would love to have this simmering in my slow cooker! Thanks for sharing at the In and Out of the Kitchen Link party!
Micha @ Cookin' Mimi says
This would be perfect to sip on while watching all the holiday specials coming up soon. Thanks for sharing on Share Your Stuff Tuesdays.
Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama says
This looks absolutely delicious and so holiday festive! 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing at Marvelous Mondays this week. Pinned & sharing!
Sarah says
Easy, yummy, and makes the house smell like the holidays…I’m in. I will be trying this for Christmas. Thanks for sharing.
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
I can almost smell this delicious cider just from looking at the photos! I am certain that I will be making this more than once this holiday season. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe at Saturday Night Fever!
Elena Ferdinand says
Girl you are on a roll! Another great post!
I just wanted to let you know that one of our co-hosts at The PINcentive Blog Hop chose this post as a winner, so CONGRATULATIONS! Now, I know you know the drill, but just to recap:
As a winner, I’ll be featuring your post at our next hop and it will be pinned a minimum of 31 times! Additionally, we’d love to have you co-host our next hop and choose our winner. As you know, it’s a great opportunity to make new friends and increase your following. You are also entitle to priority seating at our next hop which means I will add the URL of the post you’d like to link up manually :o)
Please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Since I’m working under a rather tight deadline, your timely response would be greatly appreciated! If you decide to co-host, I’d need your 3 preferred methods you’d like blog hop participants to follow you and the URL of the post you’d like to link up this week. If not Gina, just let me know. I can get someone else from our team to co-host :o)
Thanks so much and I look forward to hearing from you! Happy Friday!
Elena
croppedstories@gmail.com
Gina Kleinworth says
Thank you so much Elena. That is so nice!!!!!
I unfortunately can’t co-host this coming week. But anything else I can do – please let me know.
Thanks again-
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says
This looks so delicious and festive! Pinning!!
Emily Thompson says
yum! We love cider here…. delicious! Thanks so much for linking up to the Tasteful Tuesday party! You were featured today! I’ve tweeted, pined, shared on FB and G+ … Would love for you to share on you favorite social media as well. Emily
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
This is totally gorgeous!!! I’ve been looking for good punch-ey recipes that serve many. LOVE this! Thanks for sharing with us at Saturday Night Fever!!!
Michele says
I can’t wait to try this! I <3 Rum and cranberry is my favorite juice. Happy Thanksgiving:)
Emily @ Sweet Bella Roos says
This sounds sooo yummy! Thanks for sharing at Pin It Thursday