INSTANT POT SPICED APPLE CIDER

Spiced Apple Cider is the best drink to stay warm in cold weather. It is made by pressure cooking oranges, apples, lemons, cinnamon, cloves, and star anise.

When I moved to America, the first winters were horrible for me. The only comforting thing I remember was Spiced Apple Cider. First time I bought it from the local neighborhood market. I found it so great I brought home there freshly pressed Apple Cider and Mulled Spices.

From then it's been our tradition to enjoy the holiday season with Spiced Apple Cider. I don't think there would be anyone that doesn't like the taste of this amazing Spiced Apple Cider.

I have seen many make Apple Cider in Crockpot or on the stove. But being totally in love with my Instant Pot, I thought to try the recipe in Instant pot. And it was worth it. When you add some sweet & tangy fruits with aromatic spices, all the flavors get infused.

SPICED APPLE CIDER INGREDIENTS

• APPLES: You can make with any variety of Apples. I use the combination of apples: Granny Smith, Gala, and Honey Crisp. Granny Smith gives a little tart flavor to the cider, with the other two gives sweetness and color to the cider.
• CRANBERRIES: Cranberries not only add beautiful color to the cider but also provides a tangy flavor to the drink. Cranberry goes so well as an add-on in the spiced apple cider. 
• ORANGE & LEMON: For more tangy flavor, I like adding orange and lemon. But the peel can make the cider bitter. So when adding them to Instant Pot, I use peeled orange slices and peel the lemon.
• FLAVORINGS: I add cinnamon, cloves, and star anise to the cider. Adding these spices makes cider aromatic and makes the dish so iconic.

STEP 1 - ADD INGREDIENTS: Add fruits and spices with water in the instant pot. You can slice the fruits or cut them into cubes and add them in the instant pot.

STEP 2 - PRESSURE COOK: Next close the lid and pressure cook for 10 minutes and then Quick Release after 10 minutes.

STEP 3 - STRAIN: Once pressure is released then open the lid. Strain the fruits and spices using a colander or a strainer.

STEP 4 - ADJUST & SERVE: Adjust the flavors (if needed) then serve hot and enjoy!

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Spiced Apple Cider

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Spiced Apple Cider is the best drink for colder weather to keep you warm. It is made by pressure cooking oranges, apples, lemons, cinnamon, cloves, and star anise.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Resting Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Course: Drinks/ Beverages

Cuisine: American, British

Calories: 143

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Equipment

• Instant Pot
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Method

 

Instant Pot:

1. ▢
   Add apples to the inner pot of Instant Pot. I have added Granny Smith, Gala, and Honey Crisp Apples for tart and sweet flavor.
2. ▢
   Then add Orange, Cranberries, Ginger, Cinnamon, Star Anise, and Cloves to it. Then add sugar (as needed) with water.
3. ▢
   Note: Add water till all fruits and spices are submerged.
4. ▢
   Close lid and HIGH pressure cook for 10 minutes. When timer beeps, let pressure release naturally (NPR) or Quick Release after 10 minutes.
5. ▢
   After pressure is released and it is safe to open the lid, fish out the spices and strain the cider using a mesh strainer. And serve it hot or cold.

Slow Cooker:

1. ▢
   Place Apples, Orange, Cranberries, Ginger, Cinnamon, Star Anise, and Cloves to the slow cooker.
2. ▢
   Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Take the spices out and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 8gramsCalories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 7gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 162IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

I use different apples like Granny Smith, Gala, and Honey Crisp - gives tart and sweet flavor to the cider.

Orange helps in bringing tanginess and color to Apple Cider

Adding Cranberries gives a nice color. I like the flavor too.

I add peeled oranges in Instant pot when pressure cooking, otherwise they turn a bit bitter.

Sweetness: You can add Maple Syrup, Sugar, Honey, Sweetener, etc as per your taste and preference.

You can also add orange juice, pineapple juice - they also make Cider super tasty.

Spices: Adding Cinnamon, Cloves / All Spices, and Star Anise adds complex layered flavor.

 

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