INSTANT POT SPICED APPLE CIDER

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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 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Resting Time: 10 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Drinks/ Beverages

Cuisine American, British

Servings 4 people

Calories 143 kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot

Pitcher

Ingredients

  

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• 3-4 Apples cored & sliced (Honey Crisp, Gala, and Granny Smith)
• 1 Orange peeled, sliced & seeds removed
• ½ inch Fresh Ginger
• 1 cup Cranberries
• 3 Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Cloves
• 3 Star Anise
• 3-4 tablespoon Sugar
• 4 cups Water

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Instructions

 

Instant Pot:

• Add apples to the inner pot of Instant Pot. I have added Granny Smith, Gala, and Honey Crisp Apples for tart and sweet flavor.
• Then add Orange, Cranberries, Ginger, Cinnamon, Star Anise, and Cloves to it. Then add sugar (as needed) with water.
• Note: Add water till all fruits and spices are submerged.
• Close lid and HIGH pressure cook for 10 minutes. When timer beeps, let pressure release naturally (NPR) or Quick Release after 10 minutes.
• 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:

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

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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Nutrition Facts

Spiced Apple Cider

Serving Size

 

8 grams

Amount per Serving

Calories

 

143

Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

1

g

2

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Sodium

 

15

mg

1

%

Potassium

 

249

mg

7

%

Carbohydrates

 

38

g

13

%

Fiber

 

7

g

29

%

Sugar

 

27

g

30

%

Protein

 

1

g

2

%

Vitamin A

 

162

IU

3

%

Vitamin C

 

27

mg

33

%

Calcium

 

60

mg

6

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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