10apples Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, gala, and Braeburn are all great.
4cinnamon sticks
2tspwhole cloves
2tspground allspice
1/2cupbrown sugar
8cupswateror enough to cover your apples.
Instructions
Wash the orange and apples. Use a sharp knife to cut a few strips of orange peel off; just the orange skin not the white pith. Peel the orange then cut into pieces. Quarter the apples.
Add the apples and orange along with two strips of orange skin into the slow cooker, sprinkle the brown sugar an add the cinnamon sticks, allspice and cloves then cover with water.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Your cider is done cooking when the apples are completely soft.
Use a potato masher or large spoon to mash the apples and orange then strain by pressing agains a mesh sieve or by using a cheesecloth. Enjoy warm or chilled.
Notes
Finish sweetening your apple cider after it's been cooked and filtered. you can use more brown sugar, honey, maple syrup or regular granulated sugar.
No need to peel your apples, the skin will not make a difference and you'll save time.
This recipe can be dressed up with some fresh ginger or other spices you enjoy like nutmeg, cardamom, and even a bit of pepper.