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A mug of homemade instant pot apple cider.

Instant Pot Apple Cider

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This homemade Instant Pot apple cider recipe is the coziest fall or winter beverage! Made with fresh apples, oranges, cranberries, and warming spices, it’s super simple to make and ready to sip in under an hour. 

A mug of homemade instant pot apple cider.
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Instant Pot Apple Cider
Ingredients in Instant Pot Apple Cider
How to make this Instant Pot apple cider recipe
Tips for Making Instant Pot Apple Cider
Popular cozy drinks
More Fall and Winter Recipes to Try
Instant Pot Apple Cider Recipe

Instant Pot Apple Cider

Get ready to bring on the ultimate coziness. This apple cider is richly flavored with apple pie-like spices and perfect for sipping by the fire or packing in a thermos on your outdoor adventures.

Bring out your Instant Pot to make a big batch of this cider in under an hour. Then reheat the leftovers whenever you need a deliciously cozy break.

Ingredients in Instant Pot Apple Cider

  • Apples: use whatever variety you like! We used a combination of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples.
  • Orange: we’ll be adding a whole, unpeeled orange to the cider, so make sure to buy unwaxed.
  • Cranberries: fresh cranberries add a delicious tartness to the sweet cider. Unfortunately, dried cranberries will not work for this instant pot apple cider recipe.
  • Cinnamon sticks: These can also be replaced by a couple of teaspoons of ground cinnamon if you are unable to find whole sticks.
  • Star anise: this beautiful star-shaped spice gives the apple cider a warm, cozy taste. If you are unable to find star anise, it’s ok to omit it completely.
  • Nutmeg, cloves & allspice: just a few more spices inspired by the flavors in apple pie!
  • Maple syrup: We used maple syrup as a sweetener, but brown sugar, cane sugar, honey, or even a few pitted dates also work well. Depending on what variety of apples you use, the cider on its own will be quite tart. If you’re ok with that, feel free to omit the sweetener completely.
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After you make this Instant Pot apple cider, try making Instant Pot apple sauce!

the ingredients to make apple cider in an instant pot.

How to make this Instant Pot apple cider recipe

Traditionally, apple cider is slow-cooked and can take several hours for the flavors to release. This Instant Pot apple cider recipe on the other hand is ready in just under an hour!

  1. Simply cut up the apples into large chunks and slice an orange. There's no need to peel! Place these ingredients in the inner pot (the removable part) of the Instant Pot along with the cranberries, spices, maple syrup and water. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn it so it clicks then set it to cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  2. Since there is a lot of liquid in the pot, it’s going to take a bit of time to come to pressure. Ours usually takes about 10-15 minutes. Once it comes to pressure, the timer will start and the cider will begin cooking. After the 15 minutes is up, turn off the Instant Pot and allow it to release pressure naturally. If you can’t wait, you can use the quick-release function after about 10 minutes. 
  3. Remove the top and use a masher or slotted spoon to mix the softened fruit. Finally, pass the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to separate the solids and liquid. 
  4. This Instant Pot apple cider can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled. We prefer ours heated in the microwave or over the stove and served in mugs for maximum coziness. 
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A ladle scooping homemade apple cider out of an instant pot.

Tips for Making Instant Pot Apple Cider

  • If you can’t find or don’t like one of the ingredients, feel free to omit anything (except the apples) as you choose. You can also play with ratios and swap in different flavors. Experiment with fresh ginger, different types of citrus, and other spices.
  • After you strain the cider, you will be left with something resembling apple sauce. Use this flavorful mash as a topping for ice cream, oatmeal, yogurt, or add it to baked goods.
  • Compared to the traditional method, this Instant Pot apple cider recipe is made in a fraction of the time. Just keep in mind the Instant Pot must come to pressure and release, so the whole process ends up taking about an hour.
  • When the mood strikes, turn this into a cozy cocktail by adding a splash of bourbon or rum to your mug!

Popular cozy drinks

  • Brandy Mulled Wine
  • Cranberry Hot Toddy
  • Spicy Aztec Hot Chocolate
  • Nutella Latte
a white mug filled with instant pot apple cider

More Fall and Winter Recipes to Try

  • Butternut Squash Baked Rice with Sage Pesto
  • Olive Oil and Herb Mashed Potatoes
  • Instant Pot Paleo Beef Stew (Whole30)
  • Crispy Baked Apple Chips
  • Bacon Apple Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels
  • Healthy Apple Crisp with Coconut and Pecans
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A mug of homemade instant pot apple cider.

Instant Pot Apple Cider Recipe

Prep: 5 minutes mins
Time to pressurize: 30 minutes mins
Cook: 15 minutes mins
Total: 50 minutes mins
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Simple and cozy Instant Pot Apple Cider made with fresh fruit and warming spices. Easy to make and perfect for the holidays!
6 cups

Ingredients

  • 6 medium apples (sliced)
  • 1 large orange (sliced)
  • ½ cup fresh cranberries
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 2 2-inch cinnamon sticks
  • 3 star anise
  • 10 whole cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 5 cups water

Instructions 

  • Place all ingredients into the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
    6 medium apples, 1 large orange, ½ cup fresh cranberries, ½ cup maple syrup, 2 2-inch cinnamon sticks, 3 star anise, 10 whole cloves, ¼ teaspoon allspice, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, 5 cups water
  • Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.  Once the time is up, release naturally or use the quick release function after 10 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and use a potato masher or slotted spoon to mash the fruit.
  • Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl and add the mixture, using the back of a spoon to push the liquid through. Serve cider warm or cold and store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Notes

Total time includes the estimated amount of time it takes for the instant pot to come to pressure and release naturally.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cup, Calories: 90kcal (5%), Carbohydrates: 22g (7%), Protein: 1g (2%), Fat: 1g (2%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 8mg, Potassium: 199mg (6%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 19g (21%), Vitamin A: 2IU, Vitamin C: 2mg (2%), Calcium: 16mg (2%), Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Hello! My name's Elaine and I'm a recipe developer, food photographer and the owner of the food blog Wandering Chickpea. I'm all about creating recipes inspired by both my passion for healthy eating and my love for just some good food.

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Posted: 12/15/2021 Updated: 10/23/2023
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