Long before electric CROCK POTS, our Great Grandma did the best she could with what was available. This site gives a good deal of information as to the determination and insights into these God-fearing women. Recipes and a long ago diary found here:
A HUNDRED YEARS AGO
https://ahundredyearsago.com/
Boiled Cider Pie
https://ahundredyearsago.com/2017/10/29/boiled-cider-pie/
That is a nice website! (Last week, I think I recall that King Arthur had boiled cider on BOGO - they may still have.)