Delicious Homemade Instant Pot Apple Cider

There is nothing quite like a big mug of hot apple cider to warm up a chilly fall day! This Instant Pot apple cider recipe is a quicker alternative to making it on the stovetop yet tastes like it has been cooking all day.

As soon as the leaves start changing, the wool socks come out and it’s apple cider time! With so many amazing apple orchards in Minnesota, delicious apple cider is always available. But why not make it at home?

This homemade apple cider recipe uses a combination of sweet and tart apples, fresh citrus, and warming spices. The best part? The Instant Pot does all the work for you!

Ingredients for Instant Pot Apple Cider

• 14 apples, cored and quartered
• 1 large orange, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon whole allspice
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice seasoning
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
• 1 vanilla bean
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 8 cups water

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in the Instant Pot.
2. Place the cover on the Instant Pot and turn the pressure valve to seal.
3. Set the Instant Pot to high pressure and set the timer for 20 minutes.
4. Quick release pressure and uncover the Instant Pot. Use a potato masher or a big wooden spoon to mash up all the apples, oranges, and lemons until it turns into an applesauce-like consistency.
5. Let the apple cider mash mixture cool.
6. Pour the mixture through a small sieve, catching the apple cider in a large pitcher or container.
7. Taste the apple cider and add additional sweetener if desired.
8. Store apple cider in the refrigerator and enjoy cold or hot!

Tips and Suggestions

• You can use any type of apples for this recipe, so don’t worry about finding a specific kind. Use whatever is on sale or that you have on hand.
• If the apple cider isn’t sweet enough for your taste, gradually add pure maple syrup until you reach your desired sweetness.
• You can store the apple cider in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. The longer it sits, the more the flavors will intensify.
• If you want to enjoy apple cider all winter long, freeze it in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. You can make apple cider ice cubes for fall cocktails or freeze it in smaller portions for individual servings.

Source: Instant Pot Apple Cider