My guests LOVED this. I combined two recipes to make, what I think, it the best of both. I used the cider recipe from this and I used the hot-buttered part from another recipe (Hot Buttered Apple Cider). It turned out so delicious and my guests couldn't stop drinking it. I put a little dish of the UNSALTED hot-butter next to the crockpot and just stirred a small tsp of it in each cup of cider. Sounds gross, but with unsalted butter, using this recipe... it was fabulous. I was very proud serving this to my guests and had to give out lots of recipes.

Great recipe- Thanks for the tip on taking out the citris peels after an hour. I just used a lemon (no orange) Turned out perfectly! Big hit!!

Very very good! Perfect Christmas addition.

I did cheat and combine two cider recipes I found on Allrecpes - I used this as the base, then tossed in 6 packets of mandarin orange tea and a boquet garni (made out of a coffee filter that I stapled closed) with 6 whole cloves, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/4 tsp. ground allspice). I scaled the recipe to 1 gallon and poured it into my big crockpot a few hours before my holiday party. Once it was hot, I added a dollop of butter (about 2-3 tbsp). It sounds crazy, but a little butter adds a smooth richness and concentrates the flavors. Trust me. The hot cider was a massive hit! I had another gallon of cider and as people dipped out of the crockpot, I topped it off with fresh cider and a little more maple syrup. I kept a bottle of Captain Morgan's spiced rum next to the hot cider so people could make it a little more "merry" if they wished. My two gallons of cider was inhaled by 14 people in less than an hour and everyone was begging for the recipe. I made it again for Christmas Day brunch and kept it going through the day, with the same rave reviews (but a different group of drinkers). The maple syrup and butter are key to the great flavor. I also served Gingerbread Man shooters (equal parts Baileys, butterscotch schnapps, & cinnamon schnapps, w/ a splash of vodka) topped w/ whipped cream - a fun pairing of drinks for the holidays!

Loved this recipe. Served it at our family christmas gathering and it was a huge hit. I used ground allspice instead of allspice berries.

This is AWESOME....i added the ground cinnamon and all spice to the cider....then the fruit strips....SOOO YUMMY. The kids are crazy about it!!!!

Incredible!

This looks scrumdiddlyumptious!

Mmmm! Quick and easy, but oh so satisfying.

Everyone liked this cider. Even though I couldn't find allspice berries it still was a vast improvement on cider out of the jug.

This is outstanding. I used good quality maple syrup and put it in the slow cooker on high for two hours, along with apple or pear peel, whole cloves and cinnamon sticks. And the smell! It felt like the holidays.

I made this cider for Thanksgiving and it was a hit! Everyone seemed to really enjoy it. It was easy and really spiced up plain apple cider. I used medium amber pure maple syrup, which added a nice smoothness and sweetness. Five stars!

Excellent!

Good recipe. I made it using 1/2 an orange with the peel cut up instead of the orange and lemon peels. I also added a handful of sugar as it was a little bitter. Will definitely make this again.

I altered it a little bit, but OMG, it came out fantastic! Thank you so much! Here is what I did when I changed it: 1/4 - 1/3 cup real maple syrup (according to your taste)[and I used Grade A Medium Amber, btw], 3 cinnamon sticks,6 BIG shakes of powder nutmeg 1 orange peel -- peel complete until one long swirl, 1 lemon peel -- peel complete until one long swirl

Made ithis for a chilli cook off along with chilli and cornbread. Needless to say I was the hit of the night. This was exactly what I was looking for. It remind me of the Christmas walks through Greenfield village except I added some spiced rum. Yum! People voted this as a winner for best chilli?

This was super delicous. I doubled the apple cider (I used locally fresh pressed), the maple syrup and cinnamon. I only used the recommended 6 strips of orange and lemon peels and used 1/2 tsp of ground cloves to substitute for not having whole. I cooked this on the stovetop for about an hour on low heat and then transferred to a crock pot (removing the bag of spices and rinds) so I could take it to a party. I will definitely make this again. Everyone loved it and there weren't any leftovers.

This is PHENOMINAL! Just perfectly delicious. I just added one thing which is an old trick I recently learned from a New York State apple farmer who's family has been making hot cider for 150 or so years. Thinly slice and or chop up some McIntosh apples including the peel into small pieces and drop a small bunch of the apple pieces into each cup of hot cider just before serving. This makes a wonderful addition to this recipe, which I would say is the best hot cider I have ever tasted. Thanks so much for posting this great recipe. IT IS WONDERFUL!

very good and tasty. made this in the crockpot for 4 hours and it made the whole house smell wonderful! i followed another reviewer's suggestions and used 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ground cloves and i also added in 1/4 tsp allspice. husband loved it!

Unfortunately, I'm the only one in my home that likes hot cider. Rather than make a big batch, I make single servings in a mug, heating the cider in the microwave, and adding the spices in a tea infuser and just letting it sit for a few minutes. Amazing recipe, LOVE IT!