How to Make Pressure Cooker Apple Cider - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of a warm cup of apple cider on a crisp autumn day. And while store-bought cider certainly hits the spot, there's just something special about making it from scratch. That's where this pressure cooker apple cider recipe comes in. With just a few simple ingredients and a fraction of the time it takes to make traditional stovetop cider, you can have a delicious and fragrant beverage that's sure to become a fall favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 8 apples, quartered
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Place apples in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Spread brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and cloves on top. Fill the rest of the pot up with water, up to the maximum line.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove cinnamon sticks. Mash apples with a potato masher or spoon. Return cinnamon sticks to the pot.
  • Continue cooking on high pressure for another 60 minutes, allowing 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Repeat quick-release, about 5 minutes. Strain out cider using a strainer or cheesecloth; discard solids. Serve hot or cold.
  • Nutrition

    146 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 8mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 155mg