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Instant Pot Apple Cider Recipe

This Instant Pot Apple Cider is so flavorful, and really easy to make. You'll have some hot spiced apple cider ready in no time with this quick recipe! It's perfect for chilly fall nights and holiday parties. This cider with apples, oranges, cranberries, and cinnamon will warm everyone right up!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Pressurizing Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 cups
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

  • 6 apples sliced
  • 1 orange thinly sliced
  • cup cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 clove
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 fresh rosemary sprig
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • Juice from ½ lemon
  • Water enough to fill the Instant Pot until all ingredients are covered
  • Extra cinnamon, rosemary, or star anise for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the apple slices, orange slices, and cranberries in the Instant Pot.
    6 apples, 1 orange, ⅓ cup cranberries
    how to make instant pot apple cider
  • Add the cinnamon sticks, clove, anise, rosemary, sugar, syrup, and lemon juice.
    2 cinnamon sticks, 1 clove, 2 star anise, 1 fresh rosemary sprig, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup maple syrup, Juice from ½ lemon
    how to make instant pot apple cider
  • Add water to the Instant Pot until all of the ingredients are covered. Stir everything together.
    Water
  • Place the lid and seal. Select HIGH and set the timer for 15 minutes. After cooking for 15 minutes, let the valve release naturally.
    how to make instant pot apple cider
  • Mash the softened fruit to release additional juices.
  • Strain the apple cider mixture from the Instant Pot into a heatproof jar. Discard the solids and enjoy!
    Extra cinnamon, rosemary, or star anise

Notes

Storage: Stored apple cider in a heatproof jar. Keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg