Instant Pot Mulled Cider Recipes

Steps:

• Combine apple cider, cinnamon sticks, lemon zest, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice in the inner pot of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Ladle mulled cider into cups and sweeten with honey. Garnish with lemon slices and additional cinnamon sticks.

Steps:

• Remove orange peels with a vegetable peeler or knife. Cut oranges into slices.
• Place orange peels and slices in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add apple cider, cinnamon stick, cloves, and allspice. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove spices and orange peel with a slotted spoon and discard.
• Serve mulled cider warm and garnish mugs with orange slices.

Steps:

• Add the cider, cloves, cinnamon, allspice and peppercorns to a 6-quart Instant Pot®. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high pressure for 3 minutes (see Cook's Note).
• After the pressure cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick release cycle is complete. Be careful of any remaining steam and unlock and remove the lid.
• Strain the cider through a sieve, then discard the spices and return the cider to the pot. Set to saute on high, then add the red wine, port, half the clementines and half the apples. Cover with the glass lid and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes (take are not to let it boil).
• Set the pot to keep warm and garnish with the remaining clementine and apple slices.