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Instant Pot Apple Cider Recipe (stove-top option)

Easy Instant Pot Apple Cider Recipe. 7 Ingredients. Serve this spiced apple cider warm or cold. Stove-top option. Vegan Gluten-free…

  • Ready 30 minutes
  • Serves 8
  • Prep 10 minutes
  • Cook 20 minutes
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Instant Pot Apple Cider Recipe (stove-top option)

Spiced Drinks are what I crave in the cooler fall and winter months. This Apple Cider fits right in. Just 7 Ingredients!Put everything in an Instant Pot pressure cooker, pressure cook, strain and done! I love the cider warm, but it is also amazing served chilled with ice.

This homemade apple cider also stores well. Refrigerate for upto 5 days or freeze. Lets whip up a batch of this cider! Make it spiked with some rum, whiskey, wine or tequila. Change up the fruits with seasonal fruits for variation.

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Ingredients for Instant Pot Apple Cider in Bowls

Ingredients for Instant Pot Apple Cider

  • Apples and oranges make up the bulk of the cider.
  • Cinnamon Sticks, cloves, black pepper and ginger add flavor.Add other spices for variation
  • Dates add some sweet. Use other sugar or sweetener if needed

How to make Apple Cider in an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Slice the apples and oranges. Add all in the ingredients to the pot.

Ingredients for Instant Pot Apple Cider in Instant Pot

Add water and mix in. Close the lid and pressure cook.

Ingredients for Instant Pot Apple Cider in Instant Pot

Let the pressure release naturally. Transfer in batches to a strainer and press and mash and press.

Cooked Instant Pot Apple Cider in Instant Pot
Cooked Instant Pot Apple Cider in a strainer

Serve hot or cold. Refrigerate for upto 5 days or freeze for upto 2 months

Instant Pot Apple Cider in a white bowl

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Recipe

Instant Pot Apple Cider Recipe

Easy Instant Pot Apple Cider Recipe. 7 Ingredients. Serve this spiced apple cider warm or cold. Stove-top option. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free pressure cooker Homemade Mulled Apple Cider drink

  • Serves 8
  • Prep 10 minutes
  • Cook 20 minutes
  • Total 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 apples (, cored and sliced into cubes(gala, fuji and other red sweet apples))
  • 1 orange (, sliced and seeds removed)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks or 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 5 to 6 cloves
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 inch fresh ginger (, optional)
  • Optional flavor add ins: (1/4 tsp nutmeg or all spice)
  • 5 to 6 dates (or 1 - 2 tbsp sugar or other sweetener, optional)
  • 4.5 cups water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add all in the ingredients to the pot. Mix with a spatula. Close the lid and pressure cook for 11 mins at high pressure,

  2. 2

    Let the pressure release naturally once the cooking cycle is complete. Open the lid and let it cool for a few minutes.

  3. 3

    Transfer the mixture to a strainer in batches, and press and mash and press. Remove as much liquid as possible from the mix along with some smooth pulp.

  4. 4

    Serve the cider hot or cold. Store: Refrigerate in a closed container for upto 5 days or freeze for upto 2 months.

  5. 5

    Saucepan(stovetop): Add all the ingredients to a saucepan. Cook for 2 hours, partially covered over medium low heat. Transfer the mixture to a strainer and press and mash to strain the cider.

Notes

Leftover Pulp: You can use the leftover pulp in smoothies or in baking(to sub some of the applesauce). Remove the orange peel and whole spices before using. Nutrition is for 1 serve

Nutrition

  • Calories70 kcal
  • Carbohydrates19 g
  • Protein1 g
  • Fat1 g
  • Saturated Fat1 g
  • Sodium9 mg
  • Potassium156 mg
  • Fiber3 g
  • Sugar14 g
  • Vitamin A86 IU
  • Vitamin C13 mg
  • Calcium27 mg
  • Iron1 mg