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Instant Pot Apple Cider

Jyoti Behrani
This Instant Pot cider is so easy to make, with just a few ingredients you can make the best cider at home. Made with fresh sweet and tart apples, orange, ginger, aromatic cinnamon, cloves, and star anise.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course beverages
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS FOR HOMEMADE APPLE CIDER

  • 8 medium apples, cored and quartered (mix of Gala, Honey Crisp, Granny Smith)
  • 1 orange, quartered
  • ½ inch ginger, grated (optional)
  • 3-4 cinnamon stick or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 8-10 whole cloves or ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • 8 cups water, (enough to cover the fruits)
  • 2 tablespoon Maple syrup, brown sugar, or sweetener of choice, adjust to taste

Instructions
 

INSTANT POT APPLE CIDER

  • Add cut apples, oranges, and grated ginger into the inner pot.
  • Add whole spices – cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise.
  • Fill the pot with enough water to cover the fruits. Close the lid, vent sealed.
  • Set it on MANUAL / PRESSURE COOK (high) for 15 minutes. Followed by 10 minutes of natural pressure release and then release the remaining pressure manually.
  • Strain the cider using a fine-mesh sieve. Press the fruits while straining to release the juices. Work in batches, if required. Discard or reserve the pulp to make homemade apple cider butter.
    Note: See below for, a recipe for homemade apple cider butter from the leftover pulp.
  • Add some maple syrup, brown sugar, or sweetener of your choice. Mix well.
    Note: If using sugar, simmer the cider for a couple of minutes.
  • Serve warm or cold. Store apple cider in a clean, airtight container. Cider stays good for up to a week in the refrigerator or freezer for up to 2 months.

STOVETOP HOMEMADE APPLE CIDER

  • Add all the ingredients to a pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for around 2 hours, or until the apples are soft and mushy. The rest of the recipe is the same as Instant Pot.

APPLE CIDER BUTTER FROM LEFTOVER PULP

  • Discard the orange peel and whole spices from the leftover pulp.
  • In a blender, blend the pulp into a smooth puree.
  • Transfer the puree to a pan. Simmer the puree for 10-15 minutes, or until all the moisture has evaporated and the mixture thickens quite a bit, just like butter consistency.
  • Add ¼-1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup or preferred sweetener, adjust to taste. Mix well.
  • Cool completely, and transfer to an airtight container.
  • Enjoy this fresh homemade apple cider butter!!

Notes

Please refer to the post for the following:
  1. Tips For Best Instant Pot Apple Cider
  2. Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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