Instant Pot Apple Butter
Easily make apple butter in your Instant Pot! This speedy recipe gives you a creamy, flavorful spread ideal for toast, desserts, and more.
Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 pounds apples
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pare, core, and cut the apples into large pieces.
- Place the apples into the Instant Pot, and then add the rest of the ingredients and stir gently to coat the apples.
- Cover the Instant Pot with the lid and make sure the pressure valve is set to sealed.
- Cook on manual pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, and then flip the pressure valve to do a quick release to release the rest of the pressure.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the apples so that they make a smooth consistency.
- Turn on the saute function of the Instant Pot (to the lower heat/“ - ” option) and saute for 20-30 minutes to thicken the apple butter. Make sure to stir constantly to make sure it does not burn.
- Once it has thickened, allow the apple butter to cool. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Serve or store.
Notes
- The apple butter will thicken as you saute it. If it is still not to your preferred consistency, you can add 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch to thicken it up. It will also thicken up in the refrigerator.
- For a well-rounded flavor, it's best to use a mix of sweet and tart apple varieties. Fuji, Honeycrisp, and Granny Smith are excellent choices.
- When stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it can last up to two weeks. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to a year.
- Peeling is optional. If you prefer a smoother texture, peel the apples. If you're okay with a more rustic feel, keep the skins on.
- You can add a splash of apple cider for an extra kick.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.4mg
