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Instant Pot Apple Cider

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A warm and comforting apple cider made in the Instant Pot with fresh apples and spices, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 8–10 medium apples (mixed varieties like Gala, Fuji, and Granny Smith)
  • 1 large orange (peeled and sliced)
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 4–5 whole cloves
  • 1–2 star anise
  • 1 inch piece of fresh ginger (sliced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or honey (optional, adjust to taste)
  • 10–12 cups water

Instructions

  1. Wash and roughly chop the apples, removing the cores.
  2. Peel and slice the orange into rounds.
  3. Place the chopped apples and orange slices in the Instant Pot.
  4. Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, sliced ginger, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, and sweetener if using.
  5. Pour in 10-12 cups of water, ensuring it covers all the fruit.
  6. Lock the lid of the Instant Pot and set it to pressure cook on High for 15 minutes.
  7. Once cooking time is up, let the Instant Pot naturally release the pressure for 20 minutes.
  8. Carefully open the lid and use a potato masher to mash the fruits to release flavors.
  9. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl, pressing the fruit to extract all the liquid.
  10. Taste your cider and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or brown sugar if desired. Serve warm, garnished with extra orange slices or cinnamon sticks if desired.

Notes

This drink is perfect for gatherings, cozy evenings, or as a festive treat. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to three months.

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Keywords: apple cider, instant pot, fall beverage, homemade cider, warm drinks

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