Instant Pot Apple Cider
Perfect fall drink recipe, this instant pot apple cider is to die for!! So easy to make with very few ingredients and full of flavor.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 144kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large cinnamon stick or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 6 apples I used 2 gala and 4 granny smith
- 1 large orange
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 8-10 cups of water enough to cover the fruit
- ¼ cup brown sugar optional
Instructions
- Core and cut the apple into even slices. Cut the orange into even slices (you do not have to peel the orange).
- Place the apples, orange slices, nutmeg, and cinnamon into the instant pot. Squeeze lemon juice onto the fruit.
- Pour water onto the fruit, making sure to cover all the fruit within the pot.
- Turn the instant pot to “pressure cook” on high for 18 minutes. Safely release the pressure valve and remove the lid.
- Use a potato smasher to lightly mash the fruit in the pot and get all the extra juice out. Use a mesh sieve to strain the cider from the fruit.
- If you like sweeter apple cider, mix in the brown sugar. Pour into mugs and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use whatever apples you’d like. Gala and granny smith are the best balance of sweet and tart so please keep in mind that different apples may warrant different results.
- My favorite for spiked apple cider recipe is bourbon, but you can use anything you like. Make sure to cut back on the water just a tad when adding alcohol. You may need to add additional ingredients to balance out the alcohol, such as honey.
- This instant pot apple cider will last about two weeks. You can chill it for a cold cider or reheat later!
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.4mg