Hard Cider Crock Pot Recipe
Description
This Hard Cider Crock Pot Recipe is a delicious, slow-cooked meal that can be enjoyed by all. It is a combination of sweet apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg that will tantalize your taste buds. The slow cooking of the apples in a crock pot lets the flavors of the apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg blend together for a sweet and savory flavor that will surely please your family and friends. This recipe can be enjoyed as a main dish or a side dish. Leave the sweet potatoes in large chunks so they stay whole while they cook. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.
Prep Time
This Hard Cider Crock Pot Recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare and then it can be left to slow cook in the crock pot for 8-10 hours.
Cook Time
The Hard Cider Crock Pot Recipe takes 8-10 hours to cook in the crock pot.
Ingredients
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 cup hard cider
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
Instructions
- In a large slow cooker, combine the apples, hard cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, butter, and honey.
- Stir to combine until everything is evenly distributed.
- Add the sweet potatoes and stir to combine.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours, stirring occasionally.
- When the sweet potatoes are tender, the hard cider crock pot recipe is ready to serve.
Equipment
To make this Hard Cider Crock Pot Recipe you will need a large slow cooker, a cutting board, a knife, and measuring spoons.
Notes
This recipe can be made with either sweet or tart apples. If you prefer a sweeter dish, use sweet apples. If you prefer a tart dish, use tart apples.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 263
- Fat: 8.4g
- Carbohydrates: 38.2g
- Protein: 3.1g
Recipe Tips
For a sweeter version of this Hard Cider Crock Pot Recipe, add a few tablespoons of honey or maple syrup to the apple and cider mixture before cooking. You can also add a few tablespoons of raisins or dried cranberries for a more flavorful dish. If you want to make it a main dish, you can add cooked, diced chicken or pork to the crock pot.
This recipe can also be made in the oven. Preheat the oven to 375°F and place the apple, cider, and spices in an oven-safe dish. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes-1 hour. Add the sweet potatoes and butter and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
For a vegan version of this Hard Cider Crock Pot Recipe, substitute the butter for a vegan butter alternative and use maple syrup instead of honey.
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