Instant Pot Spiced Apple Cider
Instant Pot Apple Cider- Homemade Mulled Apple Cider made with Apples, Oranges, and Whole Spices
Servings 12
Calories 90kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6-7 Apples Mix of Granny Smith,Gala,Honey Crisp
- 2 Oranges
- 6 Cups Water
- ¼ Cup Honey or Maple Syrup or Agave Nectar or Skip this altoghether
Spices
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks
- 2 Cloves
- 1 Star Anise
- 1 Whole Nutmeg
Instructions
Instant Pot Method
- Roughly chop up the fruits.
- Add 6 cups of water to the inner pot.
- Dump all the fruits & Spices in - Apples,Oranges and Spices.
- Close the lid,Select PRESSURE COOK for 15 minutes on HIGH.Let the pressure release naturally before opening the lid.
- Remove the spices.Add the sweetener of choice.If using granular white or brown sugar- simmer on SAUTE mode for 2-3 minutes before removing from the pot.
- Wait for it to cool.Take a large bowl, a cheese cloth and a strainer.
- Working in batches, Add half the contents.Mash with the back of the ladle.Repeat with the other half.
- Serve Hot or Cold.
Stove Top Method
- Add 6 cups of water to the deep pot.
- Dump all the fruits & Spices in - Apples,Oranges and Spices.
- Let it come to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes till the apples are done.
- Add the Sweetener. If using granular white or brown sugar- simmer for 2-3 minutes after adding the sugar.
- Remove the spices.Wait for it to cool.Take a large bowl, a cheese cloth and a strainer.
- Working in batches, Add half the contents.Mash with the back of the ladle.Repeat with the other half.
- Serve Hot or Cold.
Video
Notes
- This will last for 5 days in the refrigerator and longer in the freezer.
- Sweetener- Apple cider will be naturally sweet from the apples and the oranges.So add the sweetner accordingly.If you like your drinks less sweet, you can skip the sweeter altogether.
- You can add anything from white sugar to stevia to coconut sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal