Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider

By á-23024

Nothing puts you in the mood to enjoy crisp fall weather quite like a steaming mug of fresh made apple cider. Try this recipe, and fill your home and heart with the goodness of fall!

Ingredients

• 8 cups apple cider or juice
• 1 cup caramel flavoring syrup
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 vanilla bean
• 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
• 1 tablespoon whole allspice
• Whipped cream for serving
• Marzetti's Caramel Dip for serving
• Cinnamon sticks, about 3 inches, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a 3-quart slow cooker, combine the apple cider, caramel syrup and lemon juice. Split vanilla bean and scrape seeds; add seeds to cider mixture. Place the bean, cinnamon sticks and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to cider mixture.

Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. Discard spice bag. Pour cider into mugs; garnish with whipped cream, caramel topping and additional cinnamon sticks if desired.