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.
Servings: 18
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