Instant Pot Apple Butter
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4.5
942 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
32
Instant Pot Apple Butter
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Making apple butter at home is so much easier than you think! This Instant Pot Apple Butter takes just a few hours to make, but will taste like it simmered on the stove all day long. Enjoy it on toast or package it up for a fall gift!
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Ingredients
- 6 ½ pounds apples peeled, cored and quartered
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the apples in a 6-quart Instant Pot. In a medium bowl, combine sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg cloves and salt. Pour the mixture over the apples and mix well.
- Turn Instant Pot to “Manual” and pressure cook on high pressure for 90 minutes. Allow to natural release for 10 minutes before releasing any remaining pressure.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the apple butter until smooth.
- Turn Instant Pot to “Slow Cook” and cook on high for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, with the lid propped on about halfway to allow steam to release. (Do not latch lid.)
- Stir in vanilla.
- Spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze.
Notes
- I have made this several times without adding any liquid to the Instant Pot. If your Instant Pot model is giving a burn warning, however, you can add 1/2 cup apple cider or unfiltered apple juice with the apples and spices. I find that I need to slow cook the apple butter for closer to 3 hours during the 2nd stage of cooking to get it to my desired thickness when using the extra liquid.
- I often use a combination of Granny Smith, Fuji and Honey Crisp apples for this recipe.
- How much sugar you need to add will depend upon the sweetness of your apples. Adjust according to your apples and preferences.
- Learn how to can apple butter if you want to store it for up to 18 months.
- Makes about 4 pints.
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