Instant Pot Pumpkin Apple Cider Recipe
Warm up this fall with a delicious Instant Pot Pumpkin Apple Cider. This cozy drink combines the flavors of fresh apples, pumpkin puree, and warm spices for a comforting treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Instant Pot, Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Apples:
- 6 apples (3 Honey Crisp, 3 Granny Smith)
Other Fruits:
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 orange
Liquid and Spices:
- 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
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add cut fruits, water, cinnamon, star anise, and vanilla extract in the Instant Pot.
- Cook: Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Natural Release: Let it naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release. Cool the cider.
- Strain: Strain the cider using a colander and cheesecloth, squeezing out all juice. Discard fruits.
- Combine: Mix in maple syrup, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice.
- Serve: Serve warm or chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream, cinnamon, and caramel drizzle.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
- For a stronger pumpkin flavor, increase the amount of pumpkin puree.
- Feel free to customize the spices to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Pumpkin Apple Cider, Fall Drink, Homemade Cider
