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Cozy Instant Pot Pumpkin Apple Cider

Cozy Instant Pot Pumpkin Apple Cider - The Best Fall Comfort Drink

Cozy Instant Pot Pumpkin Apple Cider is the perfect fall comfort drink, combining sweet apples and pumpkin with warm spices in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Natural Pressure Release 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cider
  • 3 Honey Crisp Apples Alternatively use Fuji for sweetness
  • 3 Granny Smith Apples Can substitute with Braeburn
  • 1 Lemon Substitute lime if unavailable
  • 1 Orange Use more lemon or flavored extracts if needed
  • 4 cups Filtered Water Always use fresh, clean water
  • 2 Cinnamon Sticks Use 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon if needed
  • 1 Star Anise Optional; omit if disliked
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best results
  • ½ cup Maple Syrup Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Ensure it’s sugar-free
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice Can substitute with nutmeg, ginger, or allspice
For Serving (Optional Garnish)
  • 1 Whipped Cream Adds a creamy touch for warm servings
  • 1 Cinnamon Enhances aroma and visual appeal
  • 1 Caramel Drizzle Adds sweetness and elegance
  • 1 Fresh Apple and Orange Slices For a refreshing garnish

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the fruits by slicing 3 Honey Crisp apples, 3 Granny Smith apples, 1 lemon, and 1 orange into thin rounds. Remove any seeds and keep the peels on for added flavor.
  2. In the Instant Pot, gather all sliced fruits and add 4 cups of filtered water, 2 cinnamon sticks, an optional star anise, and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Stir gently.
  3. Secure the Instant Pot lid tightly and set the valve to sealing. Cook the mixture on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  4. Once the cooking time is up, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to venting.
  5. Strain the cider into a large bowl using cheesecloth to extract as much liquid as possible, leaving behind the fruit solids.
  6. In the bowl with the strained cider, mix in ½ cup of maple syrup and 1 cup of pumpkin puree, stirring until smooth.
  7. Pour the cider into mugs and garnish with whipped cream, cinnamon, or caramel drizzle, or chill for a refreshing drink.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For enhanced flavors, choose your apples wisely and customize sweetness after adding pumpkin and maple syrup.

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