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Jar of Instant Pot Apple Butter with tied with Jute Ribbon
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4.95 from 38 votes

Instant Pot Apple Butter

Apples are sliced and mixed with fall spices, brown sugar, a hint of vanilla then pressure cooked until buttery tender and blended until silky smooth. This quick and easy Instant Pot Apple Butter is so delicious you will think it has been cooking all day just like grandma made it.
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 4 pints
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Natural Release 15 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds apples
  • ¼ cup apple cider
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp all spice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Core and slice each apple into about  8 slices. 
  • Place all the ingredients into the Instant Pot and stir to coat apples.
  • Using the manual setting set at high pressure for 8 minutes with the valve sealed. When cooking time is complete, turn off and allow for natural pressure release. This will take about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Take off the lid and remove cinnamon sticks.
  • Use an immersion blender until mixture becomes smooth. You can also use a food processor or a blender. Be sure not to fill the blender more than half full.
  • Turn Instant Pot to sauté and push the adjust button to LESS. While Stirring simmer until thickened to desired consistency – up to 15 minutes.
  • Turn off and let apple butter cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 11 serving | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 301mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 52g