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    Apple Cider Floats

    Published: Sep 8, 2022 · Modified: Oct 5, 2022 by Kim This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Warm apple cider floats that cooks in the crock pot and is a great fall recipe.
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    apple cider in a clear glass with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel on top.

    Apple Cider Floats is the perfect fall treat. Warm apple cider made in the crock pot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Want caramel with it? It adds to the warm flavor of the apple cider and ice cream. A fun and delicious fall treat.

    two glasses of apple cider with vanilla ice cream on top.
    Melting vanilla ice cream in warm apple cider is so tasty!

    With fall in the air, one always thinks about bonfires, marshmallows and S'more Desserts. I don't know about you, but apple cider always tops my list as well. Apple recipes are a favorite around here and apples come in season this time of year. Apple Cider Floats will make a great addition to your fall recipe collection.

    What is even better than warm apple cider while sitting by a fire? Sweet apple cider with cinnamon and oranges and it cooks in the crock pot. It can stay there all day for when you have guests or it can cook up quickly for a last minute gathering.

    Ingredients

    • apple cider
    • cinnamon
    • orange juice
    • orange slices
    • vanilla ice cream
    • caramel topping (optional)

    Cranberry juice is also another popular ingredient to apple cider and I have added it a lot to my homemade apple cider recipe. If you want to, you could add a little cranberry juice to balance the sweet out.

    The orange slices are a must in my opinion as they add that pop of color to the cider while it is cooking and being served. Also, have you ever eaten an orange slice after it has cooked in a pot of apple cider?

    Yes, totally delicious.

    Apple cider jug on a counter.
    Any apple cider brand will work.

    I have made apple cider with apple juice before and you can use apple juice if that is what you have an hand. Using actual apple cider adds that pop of flavor and it adds a depth to this fall drink recipe.

    The process

    This recipe is quite simple to make. It is a drop in a crock pot and walk away type of recipe. (My favorite!)

    The apple cider (the entire gallon) will be used and poured into the crock pot. Then add the orange juice, cinnamon and orange slices.

    Then it is time to warm it up. Let me tell you, it makes your home smell warm and fall like.

    crock pot with apple cider, orange slices and cinnamon.
    Apple cider ready to be warmed in the crock pot!

    Warming up the cider

    Apple cider warming up in the crock pot doesn't take a long time, but if you have time, the longer you let is simmer the more the flavors blend together. Here is a simple guide:

    If the crock pot is on high, the cider should be warmed up for about 2 hours.

    If the crock pot is on low, about 4 hours.

    Also, when the apple cider is done warming up, move the crock pot temperature to warm to let it simmer and you can drink on it all night!

    Making the apple cider floats

    After the cider flavors are all blended together and yummy, serve the cider in coffee mugs or heat proof glasses. Then put a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the apple cider. If desired, drizzle caramel on top.

    Oh yes.

    Caramel drizzled on top of vanilla ice cream with apple cider.
    The warm cider with the melting vanilla ice cream is a sure favorite.

    FAQ

    Can I use another flavor of ice cream?

    Sure! I thought about using an apple pie ice cream but stuck with the vanilla.

    Does this store well?

    Yes. Whatever apple cider you don't use, put in the fridge in a jug. The cider can remain cold for a fun drink or you can warm it up again.

    Can I put apple slices in with the orange slices?

    Yes you can! It would be even more eye catching.

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    apple cider in a clear glass with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel on top.

    Apple Cider Floats

    Warm apple cider floats that cooks in the crock pot and is a great fall recipe.
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    Course: Drink
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cinnamon, crock pot, fall recipe
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 2 hours hours
    Total Time: 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16 servings
    Calories: 152kcal
    Author: Kim Strawn

    Equipment

    • 1 crock pot

    Ingredients

    • 1 gallon apple cider
    • ⅔ cup orange juice
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 orange sliced
    • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
    • caramel topping optional

    Instructions

    • Pour apple cider into crock pot.
    • Stir in orange juice and cinnamon in the apple cider.
    • Place orange slices on top of the apple cider.
    • Warm up apple cider on high for 2 hours.
    • Spoon some apple cider into heat proof glass or coffee mug and put 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
    • Drizzle some caramel topping on top, if desired.
    • Serve

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.3mg

    Do you enjoy apple recipes? Try: Baked Apples and Cinnamon Apple Streusel Bread.

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