Instant Pot Apple Butter
An easy Instant Pot version of classic Apple Butter is a delicious and warm apple spread, caramelized and spiced with cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Cooling Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy apple butter recipe, homemade apple butter, how to make apple butter
Servings: 48 ounces
Calories: 39kcal
- 5 pounds apples, cored, and cut into wedges (peel is optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider, (NOT apple cider vinegar, but you can use pure apple juice if you don't have apple cider)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Place the apples in the Instant Pot and stir in the lemon juice.
To the apples, add sugars, apple cider, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and vanilla; stir around until well combined.
Secure the lid. Set the valve to sealing. Set to Pressure Cook on HIGH for 8 minutes.
When cooking time is up, allow Natural Pressure Release for 15 minutes. Remove the lid.
Using an immersion blender, blend the apple mixture until smooth. You can also use a high-powered blender or a food processor to blend the apples, but do it in batches and return the blended apples back to the IP.
Turn the Instant Pot to Saute and press the MINUS button to set it to LESS.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and continue to cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until thickened to desired consistency.
Turn OFF the IP, but let the apple butter completely cool inside the IP.
Once cooled, spoon the apple butter into an airtight container and keep refrigerated for 3 weeks. You can also freeze it for up to 6 months.
If you want to preserve the Apple Butter in jars, use Ball’s Canning Guides for step-by-step directions.
Serving: 1ounce | Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg