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Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples

Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples is an effortless and delicious recipe that takes just a few minutes to prep and just one minute to pressure cook!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 273 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5-6 large Granny Smith apples sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. Peel the apples, cut them in half, and remove the seeds and core. Slice the apples into 1/2-inch pieces and add them to a large bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice and toss to combine.
  2. Transfer the sliced apples to the Instant Pot.
  3. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup. Toss to combine.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the water and cornstarch until smooth. Pour the mixture into the Instant Pot and stir to combine thoroughly.
  5. Secure the lid, lock it, and ensure the valve is sealed.
  6. Press the manual button and set the time to Pressure Cook for one minute.
  7. Once the Instant Pot has finished pressure cooking, do a Quick Release.
  8. Once the valve drops, open the Instant Pot, gently stir the apples and serve.

Notes

  • My favorite apples for this recipe are Granny Smith apples. I love their tart and sweet flavor and crispy texture. They also hold their shape well when cooked under pressure. Another apple similar to Granny Smith in both texture and taste is the Honeycrisp. However, Honeycrisp is slightly softer, but they are both excellent for the instant pot. Fuji are sweet, crisp, and huge, so there is more to use with this type of apple. 
  • If you get a burn notice while cooking the apples, it means that the inner pot is too hot and stopped heating to prevent the food from burning. You can press the cancel button to quickly turn off the pressure cooker. Then, quickly release the steam by turning the valve.
  • You can also prevent this by ensuring that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot. If the IP detects something sticking at the bottom, it will cause a burn notice. So, use a spatula or wooden spoon to gently stir the ingredients together so nothing sticks to the pot.
  • Lastly, you can add some moisture, like water, to the pot. The moisture will help prevent the burn notice.
  • Combining different types of apples is fine. However, do not use soft apples like McIntosh, Red Delicious, or Cortland because they will turn into applesauce under high pressure.
  • Lemon juice is important because it brightens the flavor and keeps the apples from browning. If using a lot of apples, do one at a time and toss in lemon juice.
  • A major time saver I love is an apple corer. It does the job in less than a minute and is so easy.
  • To prevent them from being gritty, choose fresh, young apples and ensure there is enough liquid in the pot.
  • Be sure to cut them in half-inch pieces, and do not overfill the pot. 
  • They do not have to be peeled. If you like the peel, leave it on. It will soften up in the pot. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 273kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 0g (0%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 262mg (7%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 59g (118%) Vitamin A 100IU (2%) Vitamin C 9.5mg (11%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 273

% Daily Value*

Calories 273kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 0g 0%
Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 262mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 59g 118%
Vitamin A 100IU 2%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

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