Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 apples (, cored and sliced into cubes(gala, fuji and other red sweet apples))
  • 1 orange (, sliced and seeds removed)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks or 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 5 to 6 cloves
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 inch fresh ginger (, optional)
  • Optional flavor add ins: (1/4 tsp nutmeg or all spice)
  • 5 to 6 dates (or 1 - 2 tbsp sugar or other sweetener, optional)
  • 4.5 cups water

Instruction

  • Add all in the ingredients to the pot. Mix with a spatula. Close the lid and pressure cook for 11 mins at high pressure,
  • Let the pressure release naturally once the cooking cycle is complete. Open the lid and let it cool for a few minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a strainer in batches, and press and mash and press. Remove as much liquid as possible from the mix along with some smooth pulp.
  • Serve the cider hot or cold. Store: Refrigerate in a closed container for upto 5 days or freeze for upto 2 months.
  • Saucepan(stovetop): Add all the ingredients to a saucepan. Cook for 2 hours, partially covered over medium low heat. Transfer the mixture to a strainer and press and mash to strain the cider.