Homemade Apple Cider - Instant Pot | Stovetop
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.
Equipment
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 sticks 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
How To Make Apple Cider In Instant Pot
- 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 Recipe For 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.
How To Make Apple Cider Butter From Leftover Cider 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:
- Tips For Best Homemade Apple Cider
- Frequently Asked Questions
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Apple Cider - Instant Pot | Stovetop
Amount per Serving
Calories
88
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.4
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03
g
Sodium
14
mg
1
%
Potassium
239
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
31
g
10
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
23
g
26
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
136
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
31
mg
3
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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