Instant Pot Pumpkin Apple Cider

Instant Pot Pumpkin Apple Cider

from thenovicechefblog.com
60 min
7 servings

This Instant Pot Pumpkin Apple Cider is the quintessential spiced Fall drink that can be served warm or chilled. It’s brimming with pumpkin flavor, warm spices, fresh apples, and subtle citrus and vanilla undertones. It's bound to become a family favorite fall recipe!

Ingredients

  • 6 apples (I used 3 Honey Crisp and 3 Granny Smith), sliced into rounds
  • 1/2 lemon, sliced into rounds
  • 1/2 orange, sliced into rounds
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 star anise, optional
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 1/3 cups pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 tbsp pumpkin spice

Directions

  1. 1

    Add cut fruits, water, cinnamon, star anise and vanilla extract in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker.

  2. 2

    Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Once finished, do a natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure. Remove lid and allow cider to cool completely.

  4. 4

    Once cool, use a colander and cheesecloth to strain the apple cider and squeeze out all of the juice from the fruits. Discard fruits.

  5. 5

    Add maple syrup, pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice to the apple cider, mixing until well combined.

  6. 6

    Serve warm or chilled. Optional: Top with whipped cream, cinnamon, and a caramel drizzle!