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Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipes

Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipes

Cozy, spiced apple butter made fast in the Instant Pot. Silky, spreadable, and bursting with warm fall flavor.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 40

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 5 lb assorted apples, peeled, cored, and chopped about 8–10 medium apples; mix sweet and tart
  • 0.5 cup apple cider not vinegar
  • 1.25 cup brown sugar light or dark, lightly packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.75 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.25 tsp ground allspice
  • 0.25 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice for brightness
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract stir in at the end

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Prep apples by peeling, coring, and chopping into chunks about 1 inch.
  • Add apples to the Instant Pot. Pour in apple cider and sprinkle in both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and salt.
  • Stir to coat the apples evenly, then secure the lid and set to Pressure Cook on High for 10 minutes.
  • Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining steam and open the lid.
  • Blend the cooked apples with an immersion blender until completely smooth.
  • Switch to Sauté (Low). Stir often and simmer 15–20 minutes until thick and glossy. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Taste and adjust spices or sweetness.
  • Cool to room temperature. Transfer to clean jars and refrigerate.

Notes

Variation: Swap half the cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice, or sweeten partly with maple syrup. For extra tang, add a splash more lemon. Serving tip: Spread on toast, swirl into yogurt, or spoon over pancakes. Storage: Refrigerate up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.