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Instant Pot Apple Cider

Make apple cider at home with fresh apples, oranges and a few spices. It cooks in the Instant Pot for a warm and delicious apple drink.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 18
Calories 72kcal
Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

  • 8 to 10 medium apples quartered
  • 1 large orange quartered
  • 2 to 4 cinnamon sticks depending on your preference for flavor
  • 1/2 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 whole nutmeg (optional)
  • 8 to 10 cups water
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey or brown sugar)

Instructions

  • Wash and cut the fruit into quarters, then add it to the inner pot of a 6 quart or 8 quart Instant Pot.
  • Add the spices to the pot. Pour in enough water to cover the fruit and reach halfway up the pot, approximately 2 quarts; be sure not to fill past the MAX line.
  • Seal and secure the lid and valve, then cook on Manual High for 15 minutes. Allow a full natural pressure release.
  • Carefully remove the lid. Remove and discard the whole spices.
  • Using a potato masher or immersion blender, mash the fruit inside the pot. Pour the contents of the pot through a mesh strainer into a large bowl; discard the solids.
  • Whisk in maple syrup, adding more to taste. Serve the cider warm or chilled with apple slices and a cinnamon stick, if desired.

Notes

Storing: Let cool, then store extra cider in an airtight glass jar or bottle in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freezing: Apple cider without alcohol keeps well in the freezer for up to 6-12 months. Let thaw in the fridge before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.2mg