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    Easy Instant Pot Apple Cider

    Sep 4, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    This easy instant pot apple cider recipe is the perfect way to make homemade mulled cider. It's a non alcoholic spice apple juice that can be served hot or cold. It's so simple to make this delicious drink in your pressure pot!

    a ball canning jar of easy instant pot apple cider next to a glass pitcher of cider.

    One of my favorite ways to start the fall season is a big pot of apple cider. This easy instant pot apple cider is a quick way to have hot or cold cider to enjoy.

    If you are looking for more apple recipes you might also enjoy my Easy Apple Slaw with Poppyseed Dressing, these Gluten Free Air Fryer Apple Fritters, my Gluten Free Apple Almond Cake, these Gluten Free Apple Spice Cookies or my Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole recipes.

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    Ingredients

    • Water
    • Apples
    • Orange
    • Lemon
    • Fresh Ginger
    • Cinnamon Sticks
    • Whole Cloves
    • Brown Sugar
    • Maple Syrup

    Instructions

    In your instant pot add the cored, peeled and quartered apples, quartered orange, quartered lemon, peeled and slice fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, brown sugar and maple syrup. Top with water and stir to combine.

    Put the lid on your pressure pot and using manual cook for 15 minutes. Let the steam release naturally.

    Carefully remove the lid from your instant pot and let the mixture cool slightly.

    Using a potato masher, mash the ingredients to release all of the juices.

    Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth. Serve hot immediately or store the apple cider in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

    Hint: I also love this apple cider cold after the drink has been refrigerated for at least a couple of hours.

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    Store this easy instant pot apple cider in a sealed bottle or jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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    Easy Instant Pot Apple Cider


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    • Author: Elaine VanVleck
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This easy instant pot apple cider recipe is the perfect way to make homemade mulled cider. It's a non alcoholic spice apple juice that can be served hot or cold. It's so simple to make this delicious drink in your pressure pot!


    Ingredients

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    8 cups Water
    10 small Sweet Apples, peeled, cored and cut into quarters
    1 large Orange, cut into quarters
    1 Lemon, cut into quarters
    1 inch piece of Fresh Ginger, peel and sliced into rounds
    3 Cinnamon Sticks
    1 teaspoon Whole Cloves
    ½ cup Brown Sugar
    ¼ cup Maple Syrup


    Instructions

    In your instant pot add the cored, peeled and quartered apples, quartered orange, quartered lemon, peeled and slice fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, brown sugar and maple syrup. Top with water and stir to combine.

    Put the lid on your pressure pot and using manual cook for 15 minutes. Let the steam release naturally.

    Carefully remove the lid from your instant pot and let the mixture cool slightly.

    Using a potato masher, mash the ingredients to release all of the juices.

    Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth. Serve hot immediately or store the apple cider in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: Drinks
    • Method: Instant Pot
    • Cuisine: Gluten Free

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    Top tip

    If you want to reheat this drink fast to serve you can pour the strained apple cider back into your instant pot and pressure for 1 minute. Let the steam release naturally and then serve hot.

    FAQ

    What is the difference between mulled cider and apple cider?

    Apple cider is made from sweet apples and is served cold without anything else added to it. Mulled cider is typically served hot. It has spices and sometimes other fruits added to it for a richer flavor.

    Can you put apple cider in an instant pot?

    Yes! You can use this recipe to make your own homemade apple cider or you can put store bought apple cider in your instant pot. Using manual mode heat for 1 minute and then let the steam release naturally. Carefully remove the lid and serve the apple cider hot.

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