Instant Pot Apple Cider

This Holiday-inspired Instant Pot Apple Cider recipe is quick to make, wholesome and so so yum! And, this vegan apple cider will keep you warm in this freezing cold.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Apple cider, Instant pot apple cider, Instant pot beverages, Muller cider

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 80kcal

Author: Sophie

Cost: $3

Equipment

Instant pot

Ingredients

7 Medium Apples (Granny Smith, Fuji, gala, honey crisp or anything you have handy) cored and chopped or sliced
1 Medium medium orange (peeled and sliced or cut into segments)
1 medium-sized lemon (peeled and cut into segments)
½ Cup fresh cranberries
1 cinnamon stick
½ teaspoon teaspoons whole cloves
1 Whole star anise
6 Cups cups or enough water to cover fruits
sweetener of your choice (for serving)
few leaves of sweet basil or holy basil

Instructions

Place the chopped apples, orange, lemon and cranberries into the inner pot. Add all the spices - cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise and add herbs if using.
Now add enough water to cover the fruits. Place the lid on and turn the vent to the sealed position. Now pressure cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
Allow to naturally release(which may take up to 20-minutes) or you can do a quick release after 10 minutes of wait time.
Once the valve goes down, open the lid.
Use a whisker to gently mix the fruit pulps in the water. You can also mash the fruit with a potato masher, so they release the juices.
Now use a bit kitchen strainer or mesh sieve to strain the liquid and separate the solids from the liquids. Discard the spices, fruit skins and herbs and store the cider in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
Always serve the cider warm, with a sweetener or just the way you like.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:

You can add any sweetener of your choice or enjoy the natural sugar in the fruits. Some of the best options are maple syrup, stevia, and organic coconut sugar.
I always prefer not to add sugar while cooking and serve with sweeteners so that people can choose whatever they like.
Serve your instant pot apple cider warm, spiked or at room temperature.
This amazing drink can also be served with some whipping cream and caramel-like a dessert drink. (That’s how my kids love this drink)

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