Instant Pot Pumpkin Apple Cider Recipe
Warm and comforting Instant Pot Pumpkin Apple Cider combines fresh apples, pumpkin purée, and warming spices into a delicious seasonal beverage that's easy to prepare and perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh apples (mixed varieties like Honeycrisp and Granny Smith), chopped
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée (100% pumpkin)
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 4 cups filtered water
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the fresh apples into wedges to ensure even cooking and easy blending of flavors.
- Add to Instant Pot: Place the chopped apples, pumpkin purée, filtered water, cinnamon sticks, maple syrup, and ground nutmeg into the Instant Pot. Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Pressure Cook: Seal the Instant Pot lid securely and set it to manual high pressure for 10 minutes to fully infuse the flavors and cook the apples until tender.
- Release Pressure: Allow the pressure to release naturally for about 10 minutes to avoid sudden temperature changes, then carefully perform quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Strain: Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the cider to separate solids from the liquid, resulting in a smooth and clear beverage.
- Serve: Stir the cider gently, pour into mugs, and garnish with extra cinnamon sticks if desired. Enjoy warm for the perfect cozy drink.
Notes
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples like Honeycrisp and Granny Smith for a balanced flavor.
- For a spicier cider, add a pinch of ground cloves or ginger.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave nectar to adjust sweetness.
- Ensure natural pressure release to avoid liquid splatter and enhance flavor melding.
- Leftover cider can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
