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Instant Pot Apple Cider

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This Instant Pot Apple Cider is a warm, spiced beverage made from fresh apples, oranges, and aromatic spices. It’s pressure-cooked for maximum flavor and ready in under an hour, perfect for cozy fall and winter days.

Ingredients

  • 10 apples (mixed sweet and tart), quartered
  • 1 orange, quartered
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tbsp whole cloves
  • 1/2 tbsp allspice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 8 cups water

Instructions

  1. Add quartered apples and orange to the Instant Pot.
  2. Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, brown sugar, and water.
  3. Close the lid, seal the valve, and pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.
  4. Allow pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
  5. Use a potato masher to mash the fruits.
  6. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher.
  7. Serve hot, or refrigerate and reheat when ready to drink.

Notes

  • Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor.
  • Add more sugar for a sweeter cider, or omit for a sugar-free version.
  • Can be stored in the fridge for up to 7 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Optional: add cranberries or pomegranate for a twist.

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