Spiced Apple Cider

Spiced Apple Cider

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Here’s a simple approach to making apple cider in your Instant Pot, just in time for fall. Perfect hot or cold, it’s only made better by adding a shot of your favorite bourbon or spiced rum. This content is intended solely for users of legal drinking age. Drink responsibly.

Cook Time
6 hr 25 min
Total Time
6 hr 45 min
Yield
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 pink lady apples, quartered, plus 1, thinly sliced, for garnish
  • 3 granny smith apples, quartered
  • 3 honeycrisp apples, quartered
  • 3 gala apples, quartered
  • 4 whole cinnamon sticks, toasted, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon whole clove
  • 3 whole allspice berries
  • 2 whole nutmegs, halved
  • 1 fresh ginger, peeled, 2 in (5 cm)
  • 1 orange, peeled
  • 10 cups water (2.5 L), as needed
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar (200 g)
  • bourbon, or whiskey, for serving
  • 6 slices orange slice, for garnish

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 417
  • Fat 1g
  • Carbs 110g
  • Fiber 16g
  • Sugar 83g
  • Protein 2g

How to Make It

1. Step
Add the quartered Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Gala apples, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, and orange peel to the Instant Pot. Pour in enough water to cover the apples. Sauté on high until simmering, 15–20 minutes. Cover with the lid and pressure cook on high for 6 hours. Once done, let the pressure release naturally before opening the lid.
2. Step
Strain the solids and pour the cider back into the pot. Add the sugar and sauté on high for another 5–10 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved.
3. Step
Ladle the hot cider into mugs or glasses. If desired, stir in a shot of bourbon or whiskey. Garnish with the orange and apple slices. Alternatively, to serve cold, transfer the cider to a covered pitcher or container and refrigerate until chilled. The cider will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
4. Step
Enjoy!

Tags

Contains AlcoholHappy HourFallSpecial OccasionMeasuring SpoonsPressure CookerStrainerStove TopDrinks

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