Instant Pot Apple Cider Recipe
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Instant Pot Apple Cider Recipe
Description
The Instant Pot Apple Cider is made by combining cubed apples of sweet varieties, sliced orange without seeds, cinnamon sticks or ground cinnamon, cloves, fresh ginger for a mild bite, black pepper for subtle heat, and optional added sweetness like dates or sugar. Water is added to allow pressure cooking, which extracts and melds flavors efficiently in 11 minutes at high pressure.
After cooking and natural pressure release, the mixture is strained through a sieve or strainer with pressing to extract a flavorful liquid with fine pulp. This cider offers a warm spiced flavor with mild citrus brightness and a touch of peppery warmth. It can be enjoyed hot or cold depending on preference.
The recipe also provides stovetop instructions for a longer simmer if an Instant Pot is not available. Leftover fruit pulp can be repurposed for smoothies or baking after removing peel and spices, extending the use of ingredients and reducing waste.
Ingredients
- 4 apple cored and sliced into cubes(gala, fuji and other red sweet apples
- 1 orange , sliced and seeds removed
- 2 cinnamon sticks or 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 5 to 6 cloves
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 inch ginger optional, fresh
- Optional flavor add ins: 1/4 tsp nutmeg or all spice
- 5 to 6 dates or 1 - 2 tbsp sugar or other sweetener, optional
- 4.5 cups water
Instructions
- Add all in the ingredients to the pot. Mix with a spatula. Close the lid and pressure cook for 11 mins at high pressure,
- Let the pressure release naturally once the cooking cycle is complete. Open the lid and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a strainer in batches, and press and mash and press. Remove as much liquid as possible from the mix along with some smooth pulp.
- Serve the cider hot or cold. Store: Refrigerate in a closed container for upto 5 days or freeze for upto 2 months.
- Saucepan(stovetop): Add all the ingredients to a saucepan. Cook for 2 hours, partially covered over medium low heat. Transfer the mixture to a strainer and press and mash to strain the cider.
Notes
- Leftover pulp after straining can be used in smoothies or baking, but remove orange peel and whole spices first.
- Nutrition information is provided for a single serving of the cider.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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