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 Soy-free pressure cooker Homemade Mulled Apple Cider drink.  Jump to Recipe

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.

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.

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

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

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

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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

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade apple cidere recipe, mulled apple cider

Servings: 8

Calories: 70kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

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 (1064.65 ml) water

Instructions

• Add all in the ingredients to the pot. Mix with a spatula. Close the lid and pressure cook for 11 mins at high pressure,
• Let the pressure release naturally once the cooking cycle is complete. Open the lid and let it cool for a few minutes.
• 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.
• Serve the cider hot or cold. Store: Refrigerate in a closed container for upto 5 days or freeze for upto 2 months.
• 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

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Apple Cider Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 9mg0%

Potassium 156mg4%

Carbohydrates 19g6%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 14g16%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 86IU2%

Vitamin C 13mg16%

Calcium 27mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.