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Instant Pot Pumpkin Apple Cider Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Instant Pot Pumpkin Apple Cider is a cozy and flavorful beverage perfect for fall and winter months. Made with a blend of fresh apples, citrus, warm spices, pumpkin puree, and maple syrup, it offers a deliciously smooth and spiced drink that can be served warm or chilled. The recipe uses an Instant Pot for quick and efficient pressure cooking, resulting in a rich homemade cider that’s easy to make and customizable to your taste.

Ingredients

Scale

Fruits

  • 6 apples (3 Honey Crisp and 3 Granny Smith), sliced into rounds
  • ½ lemon, sliced into rounds
  • ½ orange, sliced into rounds

Liquids & Sweeteners

  • 6 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 ⅓ cups pumpkin puree

Spices

  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 star anise (optional)
  • ½ tablespoon pumpkin spice

Instructions

  1. Add Ingredients to Instant Pot: Place the sliced apples, lemon, orange, 6 cups of water, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and vanilla extract into the Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
  2. Pressure Cook: Close the lid securely and set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  3. Release Pressure and Cool: After cooking, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release to release any remaining pressure. Open the lid carefully and let the cider cool completely.
  4. Strain the Cider: Once cooled, strain the mixture through a colander lined with cheesecloth, squeezing to extract all juice from the fruits. Discard the solids.
  5. Mix in Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the maple syrup, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice until everything is well combined.
  6. Serve: Enjoy your pumpkin apple cider warm or chilled. Optionally, top with whipped cream, a dusting of cinnamon, and a caramel drizzle for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • For a sweeter cider, add more maple syrup to taste.
  • Customize the spices by adding nutmeg, cloves, or additional cinnamon, or adjust according to your preference.
  • To make a spiked cider, add a splash of bourbon or rum before serving.
  • Store leftover cider in an airtight container with a tight-fitting lid for up to one week.
  • If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can use a crockpot by cooking the cider on low for 8 hours or on high for 5 hours.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240 ml)
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 21g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://jessicasrecipes.com/instant-pot-pumpkin-apple-cider-recipe/