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Instant Pot Apple Butter

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

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 48 servings
Calories: 23 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Place the apples, water, lemon juice, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the inner pot of your Instant Pot. Stir well to combine.
  2. Secure the lid and seal the valve. Cook on Manual High for 6 minutes, then allow a full natural release. Carefully remove the lid.
  3. Using an immersion blender (or pulse batches in a regular blender), blend the contents until smooth. Taste and add more sweetener if desired.
  4. 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.
  5. Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot, then allow the apple butter to cool completely.
  6. 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. 
  • 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. 
  • 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. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 23kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 42mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 21IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 23

% Daily Value*

Calories 23kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 42mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 21IU 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.