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
Servings: 8
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
- 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.
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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
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg