Instant Pot Apple Butter

Easy apple butter cooked in the instant pot with a few basic ingredients!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 5

Servings servings

Calories 23kcal

Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

4 pounds apples cored and cut into wedges (peeled or unpeeled)
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

Instructions

Place the apples, water, lemon juice, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the inner pot of your Instant Pot. Stir well to combine.
Secure the lid and seal the valve. Cook on Manual High for 6 minutes, then allow a full natural release. Carefully remove the lid.
Using an immersion blender (or pulse batches in a regular blender), blend the contents until smooth. Taste and add more sweetener if desired.
Press SAUTE LESS on the InstantPot. Bring the mixture to a simmer, and allow it to cook for 30-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apple butter has thickened and darkened to your desired consistency.
Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot, then allow the apple butter to cool completely.
Transfer the apple butter to a large mason jar and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. You can also freeze it for up to 6 months.

Notes

This recipe makes about 3 pints of apple butter or 96 tablespoons. Each serving is about 2 tablespoons.

Storing: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

Freezing: Freeze any leftovers in an airtight container or in an ice cube tray for up to 6 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before stirring and serving.

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