Instant Pot Spiced Apple Cider Recipe

Step 1

Wash apples and oranges.

Step 2

Roughly chop apples and oranges. Don’t bother removing seeds or skin.

Step 3

Throw all fruits in instant pot.

Step 4

Add all the whole spices.

Step 5

Pour enough water to completely cover the fruits inside the pot.

Step 6

Add brown sugar. Give it a stir.

Step 7

Secure the lid in it’s place.

Step 8

Select HIGH PRESSURE setting and adjust timer to 15 minutes.

Step 9

Once cooking time is complete, allow instant pot to naturally release pressure for 15 minutes.

Step 10

Then manually release pressure by turning pressure knob from sealing to venting position.

Step 11

Wait for pressure to be release completely.

Step 12

Open lid.

Step 13

Remove all the whole spices.

Step 14

Mash using potato masher.

Step 15

Strain the cider in fine mesh strainer or in muslin cloth. Squeeze out as much juice you can. Discard the residues.

Step 16

Serve warm as it is or garnished with cinnamon stick, few fresh cranberries (after all it’s fall), some chopped apples, a slice of orange or just plain in individual mugs.

Step 17

Store instant pot apple cider in fridge for upto 7 days or freeze it for longer.