Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Cider
Ingredients:
1 tbsp of salted butter
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 cup of canned pumpkin puree
¼ cup water
1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice (plus more for optional topping when serving)
1/2 tsp of nutmeg
1 tsp of orange extract
6 cups of apple cider
15-20 cloves
4 cinnamon sticks
Whipped cream, for optional topping when serving
Caramel sundae sauce, for optional topping when serving
Directions:
Hit “Sauté” on the Instant Pot and Adjust to the “High” or “More” setting. Add in the butter and once melted, add the brown sugar, canned pumpkin puree, water, pumpkin spice, nutmeg and orange extract. Stir for a few minutes until a thick, applesauce-like consistency.
Add the apple cider, cinnamon sticks and cloves and stirring to combine and de glazing the bottom of the pot.
Secure the lid and hit “Keep Warm/Cancel” and then hit “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” High Pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release when done.
Remove the cloves and transfer to mugs. Top with whipped cream, caramel and more pumpkin pie spice if desired (and maybe even sneak in a little rum or bourbon)!
