5 from 18 votes
Instant Pot Apple Cider Recipe
This Instant Pot Apple Cider combines apples, orange, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and optional sweeteners into a spiced beverage. Pressure cooking intensifies the flavors and softens the fruit, which is then strained to yield a smooth, slightly pulpy cider. The result is a warm or chilled cider with a balanced sweet and spicy character, suitable for enjoying year-round.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
70 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70
% 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.