How to make the Crockpot Mulled Cider – Tie Orange Peel, Cinnamon, Ginger root, and allspIce in an 8-inch square of 100-percent-cotton Cheesecloth. — Combine Apple Cider or Juice, Apple Brandy (if desired), and Honey in a 3 1/2-, 4-, or 5-quart crockery cooker. Add spIce bag. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove and discard spIce bag. Ladle cider into Collins Glasss. Makes 8 eight-ounce servings if you didn’t use Apple Brandy, 9 if you did.