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

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Ingredients Method

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

Method

 

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