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Overhead shot of two glasses of instant pot apple cider next to a red and green apple.
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Instant Pot Apple Cider

This tasty instant pot apple cider is so easy to make in your pressure cooker! Homemade apple cider is made with green and red apples, an orange, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 87kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 4 gala apples cored and quartered
  • 2 Granny Smith apples cored and quartered
  • 1 orange peeled and quartered
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  • Combine the water, apples, orange, cinnamon sticks, brown sugar, and cloves inside the instant pot.
  • Close the lid and set the pressure release valve to sealing.
  • Press the manual or pressure cook button and set to 25 minutes.
  • Quick release the pressure.
  • Remove the lid and mash up the fruit using a potato masher to release additional juices.
  • Press the sautte button and bring apple cider to a boil.
  • Let the apple cider simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn the instant pot off.
  • Strain the apple cider through a fine mesh strainer.
  • Serve warm or chill and serve.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers and consume within 10 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Sodium: 12mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g