Description
Create a comforting and delicious Pot Pumpkin Apple Cider perfect for fall. This easy recipe combines the flavors of pumpkin, apple, and warm spices for a delightful seasonal beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Honey Crisp Apples, sliced
- 3 Granny Smith Apples, sliced
- 1 Lemon, sliced
- 1 Orange, sliced
- 4 cups Filtered Water
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks
- 1 Star Anise (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree (sugar-free)
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Spice
- Whipped Cream (optional garnish)
- Cinnamon (optional garnish)
- Caramel Drizzle (optional garnish)
- Fresh Apple Slices (optional garnish)
- Fresh Orange Slices (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits: Slice the apples, lemon, and orange into thin rounds.
- Combine ingredients: Add the sliced fruits to your Instant Pot. Pour in the filtered water, cinnamon sticks, star anise (if using), and vanilla extract.
- Cook: Secure the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Release pressure: Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully vent any remaining steam.
- Strain the cider: Line a colander with cheesecloth and strain the liquid into a large bowl or pot. Gently squeeze the cheesecloth to extract all the liquid.
- Mix in flavorings: In a mixing bowl, combine the strained cider with maple syrup and pumpkin puree. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Serve: Enjoy your Pot Pumpkin Apple Cider warm in mugs or chilled over ice. Garnish with whipped cream, cinnamon, caramel drizzle, or fresh fruit slices if desired.
Notes
- Allow the cider to cool adequately before straining to avoid burns.
- Use cheesecloth for fine straining to achieve a smooth texture.
- Taste the cider after adding maple syrup and adjust sweetness as needed.
- For a slow cooker option, cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours.
- Experiment with different apple varieties for unique flavor profiles.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Instant Pot (or Slow Cooker)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg