5 from 9 votes
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 apple cored and cut into wedges (peeled or unpeeled
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract pure
- 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.
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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
(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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48 servings
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.