Instant Pot Christmas Spiced Apple Cider
Instant Pot Christmas Spiced Apple Cider is the ultimate holiday drink, perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. With its warm spices and fresh apple juice, this delightful cider fills your home with inviting aromas that evoke the spirit of the season. Quick and easy to prepare in your Instant Pot, it’s a must-have for creating cherished memories during the holidays.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings (1 cup each) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh apple juice
- 5 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ½ tsp allspice berries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Pour apple juice into the Instant Pot and add cloves, cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, orange zest, and maple syrup. Stir gently.
- Close the lid and set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Strain cider into a pitcher using a fine-mesh strainer.
- Serve hot in mugs garnished with additional cinnamon or orange slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For an adult version, add a splash of rum or bourbon. Customize flavors by incorporating nutmeg or cardamom for added warmth. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week; reheat gently before serving.