Here’s how you can start with fresh apples and end up with some of the most flavorful Mulled Apple Cider you’ve had–in about 30 minutes. Choose the sweetener and spices of your choice to customize this Mulled Apple Cider to your taste.
Mulled Apple Cider-Instant Pot
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN APPLE JUICE AND APPLE CIDER?
There are two main differences between apple cider and apple juice. The cider is less filtered and is not pasteurized. So it’s thicker but won’t last as long as juice. The juice is clear and all the pulp has been removed. It’s been pasteurized and so it’s more shelf-stable.
Well, my version is sort of in the middle. It has enough apple solids in it to be considered a cider. But it’s been pressure-cooked in the Instant Pot and therefore is somewhat pasteurized.
Do you know what it really is though? Delicious.
I used Truvia to keep the sugar content down. I’m not providing nutritional information for this because I don’t know how to estimate the carbs in the pulp that got thrown away. So you’re going to make your own judgments as to whether or not you want to consume this if you’re on a low carb diet.
This Mulled Cider recipe makes a great low carb dish for the holidays! If you’re looking for more great low carb holiday dishes, check out my 42 Keto Holiday Recipes post!
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED
- Granny Smith Apples - These will need to be cored and cut into pieces
- Ground Cloves - The fragrance of the cloves is wonderfully aeromatic and helps give the feeling of fall.
- Truvia - Feel free to use any sweetener of your choice
- Ground Cinnamon - the flavor of the cinnamon pairs well with the apples
- Ground Nutmeg - Isn’t only great in baked goods, it’s also crucial to the success of your cider recipe.
HOW DO YOU MAKE INSTANT POT MULLED APPLE CIDER?
Mulling is simply the process of infusing a liquid with various spices. In this Instant Pot Apple Cider , I used cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Place all ingredients into your Instant Pot.
- Cook under high pressure and let it release all pressure naturally.
- Open the lid and stir well.
- Place a strainer over a bowl on the kitchen counter.
- Using a soup ladle , transfer the contents of your pressure cooker into this bowl. You don’t want to just lift the inner liner and pour all of it at one go, as you have a good mix of apple pulp and liquid and it won’t all go through at once.
- Using the back of the ladle, mash in the apples a bit so you’re getting some apple pulp into the cider.
- Continue until you’ve extracted all the liquid and a good bit of the pulp.
- Serve hot or cold, with a dollop of whipped cream.
EQUIPMENT YOU MAY NEED TO MAKE THIS HOT APPLE CIDER
- Instant Pot Mini Duo, or Instant pot 6 quarts , or Instant Pot 8 Quarts
- Measuring Cups
- My favorite Cutting Board
- Good set of Kitchen Knives
- 48-oz mixing bowl
- Wire Strainer
- Calphalon soup ladle
VARIATIONS AND TIPS
- You could also experiment by adding the following spices: Allspice, Cardamom, Star Anise or Peppercorns
- Use the pulp for ice cream topping!
- One thing that has NOT worked for me in an Instant Pot mulled cider, is to put orange rinds in it. The last time I tried it, it was incredibly bitter. So add those at your own risk.
HOW LONG DOES HOMEMADE APPLE CIDER LAST?
For best results, Apple Cider made in the Instant Pot should be consumed within 5 days. After that period of time, the risk of fermentation rises.
LOOKING FOR OTHER SEASONAL DISHES?
- My Low Carb Pumpkin Pie Pudding is a quick and simple holiday dessert that is a crowd favorite.
- Looking for a new take on classic pumpkin desserts? Try my Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse.
- An easy dump and go recipe with load of flavor-that’s what you’ll find in my Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger.
- And if you’re looking for more great apple recipes, check out my Air Fryer German Apple Pancakes !
Mulled Apple Cider
If you love this Instant Pot Apple Cider as much as I do, make sure to share it with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest so they can try it too.
Instant Pot Mulled Apple Cider
Equipment
- INSTANT POT DUO 6 QUART
- CUTTING BOARD
- Good set of Kitchen Knives
- Mixing Bowl
- Wire strainer
- LADLE
Ingredients
- ▢ 2 pounds ( 907.18 g ) Granny Smith Apples , about 4 large apples, cored and sliced into 8 pieces, unpeeled
- ▢ ¼ cup ( 150 g ) Truvia , sweeter of choice, or ½ cup sugar
- ▢ 1.5 teaspoons ( 1.5 teaspoons ) Ground Cinnamon
- ▢ ½ teaspoon ( 0.5 teaspoon ) Ground Nutmeg
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon ( 0.25 teaspoon ) Ground Cloves
- ▢ 4 cups ( 1 kg ) Water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into your Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker.
- Cook under high pressure for 10 minutes, and let it release all pressure naturally or if you just can’t wait, release remaining pressure at 15 minutes.
- Open the lid and stir well.
- Place a 48-oz bowl on the counter. Place a large strainer across this bowl.
- Using a soup ladle , start to transfer the contents of your pressure cooker into this bowl. You don’t want to just lift the inner liner and pour all of it at one go, as you have a good mix of apple pulp and liquid and it won’t all go through at once. You could, of course, pour in batches. I use this ladle as it has a flat side on one side of it, making it easy to scoop out the last of the goodness from your pot.
- Using the back of the ladle, mash in the apples a bit so you’re getting some good apple pulp into the cider.
- Continue in this fashion until you’ve extracted all the liquid and a good bit of the pulp. You could use this still-flavorful pulp for apple butter, or for ice cream topping. I plan to make ice cream with it.
- Serve hot or cold, with a dollop of whipped cream for a vegetarian option, or a little coconut cream for a vegan/dairy-free option.
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- Allspice
- Cardamom
- Star Anise
- Peppercorns
- One thing that has NOT worked for me in a pressure cooker mulled cider, is to put orange rinds in it. The last time I tried it, it was incredibly bitter. So add those at your own risk.
- I suggest you try it this way once and then decide how you want to tinker with it.
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Here’s how you can start with fresh apples and end up with some of the most flavorful Mulled Apple Cider you’ve had–in about 30 minutes. Choose the sweetener and spices of your choice to customize this Mulled Apple Cider to your taste.
Mulled Apple Cider-Instant Pot
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN APPLE JUICE AND APPLE CIDER?
There are two main differences between apple cider and apple juice. The cider is less filtered and is not pasteurized. So it’s thicker but won’t last as long as juice. The juice is clear and all the pulp has been removed. It’s been pasteurized and so it’s more shelf-stable.
Well, my version is sort of in the middle. It has enough apple solids in it to be considered a cider. But it’s been pressure-cooked in the Instant Pot and therefore is somewhat pasteurized.
Do you know what it really is though? Delicious.
I used Truvia to keep the sugar content down. I’m not providing nutritional information for this because I don’t know how to estimate the carbs in the pulp that got thrown away. So you’re going to make your own judgments as to whether or not you want to consume this if you’re on a low carb diet.
This Mulled Cider recipe makes a great low carb dish for the holidays! If you’re looking for more great low carb holiday dishes, check out my 42 Keto Holiday Recipes post!
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED
- Granny Smith Apples - These will need to be cored and cut into pieces
- Ground Cloves - The fragrance of the cloves is wonderfully aeromatic and helps give the feeling of fall.
- Truvia - Feel free to use any sweetener of your choice
- Ground Cinnamon - the flavor of the cinnamon pairs well with the apples
- Ground Nutmeg - Isn’t only great in baked goods, it’s also crucial to the success of your cider recipe.
HOW DO YOU MAKE INSTANT POT MULLED APPLE CIDER?
Mulling is simply the process of infusing a liquid with various spices. In this Instant Pot Apple Cider , I used cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Place all ingredients into your Instant Pot.
- Cook under high pressure and let it release all pressure naturally.
- Open the lid and stir well.
- Place a strainer over a bowl on the kitchen counter.
- Using a soup ladle , transfer the contents of your pressure cooker into this bowl. You don’t want to just lift the inner liner and pour all of it at one go, as you have a good mix of apple pulp and liquid and it won’t all go through at once.
- Using the back of the ladle, mash in the apples a bit so you’re getting some apple pulp into the cider.
- Continue until you’ve extracted all the liquid and a good bit of the pulp.
- Serve hot or cold, with a dollop of whipped cream.
EQUIPMENT YOU MAY NEED TO MAKE THIS HOT APPLE CIDER
- Instant Pot Mini Duo, or Instant pot 6 quarts , or Instant Pot 8 Quarts
- Measuring Cups
- My favorite Cutting Board
- Good set of Kitchen Knives
- 48-oz mixing bowl
- Wire Strainer
- Calphalon soup ladle
VARIATIONS AND TIPS
- You could also experiment by adding the following spices: Allspice, Cardamom, Star Anise or Peppercorns
- Use the pulp for ice cream topping!
- One thing that has NOT worked for me in an Instant Pot mulled cider, is to put orange rinds in it. The last time I tried it, it was incredibly bitter. So add those at your own risk.
HOW LONG DOES HOMEMADE APPLE CIDER LAST?
For best results, Apple Cider made in the Instant Pot should be consumed within 5 days. After that period of time, the risk of fermentation rises.
LOOKING FOR OTHER SEASONAL DISHES?
- My Low Carb Pumpkin Pie Pudding is a quick and simple holiday dessert that is a crowd favorite.
- Looking for a new take on classic pumpkin desserts? Try my Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse.
- An easy dump and go recipe with load of flavor-that’s what you’ll find in my Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger.
- And if you’re looking for more great apple recipes, check out my Air Fryer German Apple Pancakes !
Mulled Apple Cider
If you love this Instant Pot Apple Cider as much as I do, make sure to share it with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest so they can try it too.
Instant Pot Mulled Apple Cider
Equipment
- INSTANT POT DUO 6 QUART
- CUTTING BOARD
- Good set of Kitchen Knives
- Mixing Bowl
- Wire strainer
- LADLE
Ingredients
- ▢ 2 pounds ( 907.18 g ) Granny Smith Apples , about 4 large apples, cored and sliced into 8 pieces, unpeeled
- ▢ ¼ cup ( 150 g ) Truvia , sweeter of choice, or ½ cup sugar
- ▢ 1.5 teaspoons ( 1.5 teaspoons ) Ground Cinnamon
- ▢ ½ teaspoon ( 0.5 teaspoon ) Ground Nutmeg
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon ( 0.25 teaspoon ) Ground Cloves
- ▢ 4 cups ( 1 kg ) Water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into your Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker.
- Cook under high pressure for 10 minutes, and let it release all pressure naturally or if you just can’t wait, release remaining pressure at 15 minutes.
- Open the lid and stir well.
- Place a 48-oz bowl on the counter. Place a large strainer across this bowl.
- Using a soup ladle , start to transfer the contents of your pressure cooker into this bowl. You don’t want to just lift the inner liner and pour all of it at one go, as you have a good mix of apple pulp and liquid and it won’t all go through at once. You could, of course, pour in batches. I use this ladle as it has a flat side on one side of it, making it easy to scoop out the last of the goodness from your pot.
- Using the back of the ladle, mash in the apples a bit so you’re getting some good apple pulp into the cider.
- Continue in this fashion until you’ve extracted all the liquid and a good bit of the pulp. You could use this still-flavorful pulp for apple butter, or for ice cream topping. I plan to make ice cream with it.
- Serve hot or cold, with a dollop of whipped cream for a vegetarian option, or a little coconut cream for a vegan/dairy-free option.
Watch The Video
- Allspice
- Cardamom
- Star Anise
- Peppercorns
- One thing that has NOT worked for me in a pressure cooker mulled cider, is to put orange rinds in it. The last time I tried it, it was incredibly bitter. So add those at your own risk.
- I suggest you try it this way once and then decide how you want to tinker with it.
Get support & connect with our community on Facebook!
Nutrition
Don’t forget to check out my otherBest-selling Instant Pot Cookbooks!
Indian Instant Pot , Keto Instant Pot, Instant Pot Fast and Easy , Healthy Instant Pot & Vegetarian Instant Pot .
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Instant Pot Mulled Apple Cider
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Granny Smith Apples about 4 large apples, cored and sliced into 8 pieces, unpeeled
- ¼ cup Truvia sweeter of choice, or ½ cup sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
Place all ingredients into your Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker.
Cook under high pressure for 10 minutes, and let it release all pressure naturally or if you just can’t wait, release remaining pressure at 15 minutes.
Open the lid and stir well.
Place a 48-oz bowl on the counter. Place a large strainer across this bowl.
Using a soup ladle , start to transfer the contents of your pressure cooker into this bowl. You don’t want to just lift the inner liner and pour all of it at one go, as you have a good mix of apple pulp and liquid and it won’t all go through at once. You could, of course, pour in batches. I use this ladle as it has a flat side on one side of it, making it easy to scoop out the last of the goodness from your pot.
Using the back of the ladle, mash in the apples a bit so you’re getting some good apple pulp into the cider.
Continue in this fashion until you’ve extracted all the liquid and a good bit of the pulp. You could use this still-flavorful pulp for apple butter, or for ice cream topping. I plan to make ice cream with it.
Serve hot or cold, with a dollop of whipped cream for a vegetarian option, or a little coconut cream for a vegan/dairy-free option.
Allspice
Cardamom
Star Anise
Peppercorns
One thing that has NOT worked for me in a pressure cooker mulled cider, is to put orange rinds in it. The last time I tried it, it was incredibly bitter. So add those at your own risk.
I suggest you try it this way once and then decide how you want to tinker with it.
Instant Pot Mulled Apple Cider https://twosleevers.com/instant-pot-low-sugar-mulled-apple-cider/
This Pumpkin Mousse gives you all the flavor of pumpkin cheesecake in a fraction of the time! Spend less time cooking and more time indulging in this sweet keto pumpkin dessert!
What Makes This So Good?
- Fast. This recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes , though it is better if you allow it to chill before eating it.
- Easy. Just whip a few ingredients together with a handheld mixer (or a whisk) for a simple no cook recipe .
- Low Carb. The pumpkin in this recipe makes the net carbs a little higher than some of my other keto-friendly treats, but this one is still under 10 net carbs per serving.
- Tasty. All of your favorite fall pumpkin flavors in one perfectly sweet little dish.
Sometimes you get a craving for a delicious pumpkin spice dessert , but you really don’t feel like putting a ton of effort into making something. Pumpkin Mousse is for those times. It’s wonderfully sweet, tangy, and rich with pumpkin spice. And it’s so easy you’re sure to want to make it all the time!
This isn’t one of my usual, start-from-scratch recipes. There are a lot of cans and packages being opened, but this Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse sure tastes good. Not to mention it’s done in no time flat! And once you’ve had a bite of this delectable dessert, I doubt you’ll care that it isn’t completely from scratch.
What Is Pumpkin Mousse Made Of?
Sugar-Free Cheesecake Instant Pudding -
Whole Milk - as tempting as it may be to use almond milk or another substitute, don’t. It will not be set up as well as whole milk.
Pumpkin Puree - Do not use a pumpkin pie mix. This is preseasoned and contains sugars that will make it less than low carb.
Pumpkin Pie Spice - This adds the perfect amount of pumpkin spice flavor to the mousse.
Heavy Whipping Cream - this will create additional thickness to the mousse after it is whipped.
Vanilla Bean Protein Powder - this is completely optional. If you’re using this as a meal replacement or a way to increase your protein intake, don’t skip it.
How Do You Make Canned Pumpkin Taste Good?
Pumpkin is such a versatile ingredient. It can be transformed into a variety of sweet and savory recipes.
The secret to making the canned variety taste delicious? The perfect blend of spices. For this Pumpkin Mousse recipe , I used pumpkin spice.
How To Make This Low Carb Dessert
Make the pudding. Mix together the ingredients to make the cheesecake pudding.
Whip the heavy cream. I like to use a handheld mixer , but you can also use a stand mixer or even a whisk and a little elbow grease. Whip it until it forms stiff peaks.
Combine the two sets of ingredients. Fold the cheesecake pudding into the whipped heavy cream until they are completely incorporated.
Let it chill. Pop your covered mixing bowl or storage container full of pumpkin mousse into the refrigerator for a couple of hours and enjoy!
Is It Keto?
This dessert isn’t particularly keto, but it is certainly lower carb than most pumpkin and cheesecake desserts out there. As long as you make sure you stay within your daily carb allowance for the day, this shouldn’t keep you from going into ketosis. Sometimes you just need an indulgent dessert in your life, and as long as you enjoy it in moderation there’s nothing wrong with that!
Other Variations You’ll Love
- This mousse can be added to oatmeal or overnight oats and it comes out even more delicious!
- The vanilla protein powder is completely optional, so you can do without it if you don’t have any.
- Make the same flavor into bite sized snacks. Try these Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars !
How Long Does Pumpkin Mousse Last?
Pumpkin Mousse is one of those desserts that will have you sneaking bites every time you pass through the kitchen. It’s SO good.
If you can convince yourself and your family to have a little bit of self control and not eat it all the day you make it, it will last up to three days before the ingredients begin to separate.
Looking For More Great Mousse Recipes?
- This Mocha Mousse is an unbelievably scrumptious combo of coffee and chocolate flavors melded into one delicious and easy to make dessert. And yes, it’s low carb as well!
- This super simple, 6-ingredient Peanut Butter Maple Mousse takes minutes to make, but most importantly it tastes delicious!
- This High Protein Jello Mousse is a low carb dessert, made with just a handful of ingredients. It’s sure to become a standby dessert for those times when you just must have a keto dessert.
- Try this Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip for a great holiday party appetizer.
And if you’re looking for more great pumpkin recipes, this Pumpkin Bread Pudding is all the things you love about fall wrapped up into one delectable dessert! It’s ooey, gooey, pumpkin-y and so very delicious!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
Equipment
- Hand-Held Mixer
- Stand Mixer
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- ▢ 2 packages ( 2 packages ) sugar-free cheesecake instant pudding , (1 ounce each)
- ▢ 2 cups ( 367.5 g ) Whole Milk , (do not use almond milk, it won’t set)
- ▢ 1 15-oz ( 1 can ) pumpkin puree , (not pumpkin pie mix)
- ▢ 2 teaspoons ( 2 teaspoons ) Pumpkin Pie Spice
- ▢ 1.5 cup ( 1 container ) heavy whipping cream
(Optional)
- ▢ 2 scoops ( 2 scoops ) Syntrax Vanilla Bean protein powder , (or other vanilla protein that you like)
Instructions
Blend together the pudding mix, milk, pumpkin, protein powder if using, and pumpkin pie spice until the pudding is thick, about 1-2 minutes. Set aside.
Whip the heavy cream with a hand-held mixer or in the bowl of your Kitchenaid mixer until it’s stiff.
Gently fold in the whipped cream into the pumpkin cheesecake pudding a mixing bow l and mix until well incorporated
Let it chill for a few hours and enjoy!
This mousse can be added to oatmeal or overnight oats and it comes out even more delicious!
The vanilla protein powder is completely optional, so you can do without it if you don’t have any.
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Originally Published November 9, 2013
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