Instant Pot Apple Cider Recipe
A warm, spiced Instant Pot apple cider made with a blend of mixed apples, fresh ginger, cinnamon, and other aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy gatherings, this homemade cider is naturally flavorful and can be sweetened to taste with brown sugar or honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes under pressure plus 20 minutes natural release
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8-10 servings (1 cup each) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 8–10 medium apples (mixed varieties like Gala, Fuji, and Granny Smith)
- 1 large orange (peeled and sliced)
Spices and Flavorings
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 4–5 whole cloves
- 1–2 star anise
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger (sliced)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Sweetener
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or honey (optional, adjust to taste)
Liquid
- 10–12 cups water
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash and roughly chop the apples, leaving the skins on and removing the cores. Peel and slice the orange. Place all the fruit into the Instant Pot.
- Add Spices and Sweetener: Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, sliced fresh ginger, ground allspice, nutmeg, and brown sugar or honey if using into the pot. Pour in 10-12 cups of water, ensuring the fruit is covered.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to cook on High Pressure for 15 minutes. Once cooking completes, allow a natural pressure release for 20 minutes to gently finish the infusion.
- Mash Fruit: Open the lid and use a potato masher to mash the cooked apples and oranges, helping to release more flavor into the liquid.
- Strain Cider: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl, pressing the fruit to extract all the liquid and create a smooth cider.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste the cider and add more sweetener if desired. Serve warm, garnished with extra orange slices or cinnamon sticks for presentation.
Notes
- Using mixed apple varieties adds depth and complexity to the cider’s flavor.
- If you prefer a thicker cider, reduce the amount of water slightly.
- This cider can be refrigerated and reheated gently for up to 5 days.
- For an adult version, consider adding a splash of bourbon or rum before serving.
- Adjust sweetness according to your preference by adding more or less brown sugar or honey.
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