Instant Pot® Mulled Apple Cider

On a cool evening, when you want to wrap your hands around a warm cup, or if you want to soothe a scratchy, dry throat, try this comforting cider. Brightened with lemon zest and sweetened with honey, it's ready in a flash, when you use your Instant Pot®. Makes about 8 1/2 cup servings.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 81 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
• ½ lemon, sliced
• 4 cups apple cider
• 1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
• ½ lemon, zested
• 3 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish
• ½ teaspoon whole cloves, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Ladle mulled cider into cups and sweeten with honey. Garnish with lemon slices and additional cinnamon sticks.