Homemade Apple Cider

Homemade Apple Cider

With winter weather already upon us, an alternate satisfying beverage to hot chocolate is apple cider. This tasty concoction is a staple in our kitchen especially starting apple season to almost spring. It helps keeps colds and cough away.

Homemade Apple Cider

Blends of apples with pears and citrus fruits

Ingredients
  

  • 8 pieces Sliced apples (using 2-3 kinds)
  • 2 pieces Sliced pears
  • 1 Large Pealed sliced orange
  • 1 Piece Pealed lemon, quartered
  • 1/2 Cup Cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Maple syrup
  • Crushed ginger
  • 3 pieces Cinnamon stick
  • Nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients in the IP liner. I use 8 quarts and you can adjust the ingredients.
  • Add water enough to cover everything. I usually pour til the max line of the IP liner.
  • Set IP to Pressure Cook for 30 minutes and NPR and leave for 2 hours.
  • Using potato smasher, press all ingredients. Discard chunky items from the liquid.
  • Strain to a pitcher and transfer to a bottled container. Serve warm or cold.