Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider
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8 cups apple cider or juice
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1 cup caramel syrup
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¼ cup lemon juice
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1 vanilla bean
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2 cinnamon sticks
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1 Tbsp whole allspice
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Whipped cream, caramel ice cream, and cinnamon sticks (optional for topping)
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In a 3-quart slow cooker, combine the apple cider, caramel syrup, and lemon juice. Split the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds. Add the seeds to the cider mixture. Place the bean, cinnamon sticks, and allspice on a double-thickness cheesecloth, bring up the corners of the cloth and tie it with a string to form a bag. Add the cider to the mixture.
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Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours. Discard the spice bag and pour the cider into the mugs. Garnish with whipped cream, caramel topping, and additional cinnamon sticks, if desired.