This Instant Pot Apple Cider is a homemade treat for fall made with fresh apples, orange, lemon, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
– 6 apples cored and cut in half – 1 orange peeled and quartered – 2 slices lemon – 2 cinnamon stick – 1 nutmeg – 6 cups water – 1/4 cup brown sugar – 2 pieces star anise optional
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Ingredients
STEP 1
Pour the fruit into the Instant Pot. Add the cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and star anise, then pour in water and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
STEP 2
Press the pressure cook button and set the time to 15 minutes on high pressure.
STEP 3
After time is up, allow a natural release for 20 minutes. Open the pot and smash the fruit with a masher.
STEP 4
Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Serve directly from the Instant Pot, if you want.
STEP 5
Or serve the cider in glasses, hot or cold.