Creamy Instant Pot Pumpkin Apple Cider Recipe
A comforting and aromatic Instant Pot Pumpkin Apple Cider that combines the natural sweetness of apples with creamy pumpkin puree and warm spices. Perfect for chilly days, this cozy drink is easy to prepare and serves as a delightful seasonal beverage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 4 large apples, cored and quartered
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
Spices and Flavorings
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (optional for sweetness)
Liquids
- 4 cups apple cider or water
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Core and quarter the apples, and measure out the pumpkin puree and spices to have everything ready for cooking.
- Add to Instant Pot: Place the quartered apples, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and apple cider into the Instant Pot. Stir gently to combine.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the fruits to soften thoroughly.
- Release Pressure: Once the cooking cycle is complete, perform a quick pressure release carefully to avoid burns.
- Strain the Mixture: Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the cooked cider mixture into a large bowl or pot to separate the liquid from the pulp. Press gently to extract maximum flavor.
- Add Sweetener and Serve: Stir in maple syrup or honey if desired for additional sweetness. Serve warm in mugs and enjoy the comforting homemade pumpkin apple cider.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup or honey.
- To make it spicier, increase the cinnamon or add a pinch of ground ginger.
- This cider can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- For a smoother texture, blend after cooking before straining.
- Use fresh pumpkin puree or canned pure pumpkin with no spices added for best results.
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