Instant Pot Apple Butter

5 from 1 vote

Instant Pot Apple Butter

Make the best condiment of fall in a fraction of the time of other methods. This warmly spiced apple butter is bursting with fall flavor and is easy to make.

Prep Time5

Cook Time2

Total Time2 5

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 89kcal

Author: Briana

Equipment

Ingredients

6 medium honey crisp apples, cored and chopped (about 2 pounds, can use any apple of choice)
¾ cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons lemon juice (juice from 3 lemons)
2 ounces pure maple syrup
2 ounces water (½ cup)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon apple pie spice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Add apples, brown sugar, maple syrup, lemon juice, water, salt, and spices to the instant pot along with any whole dried spices to the Instant Pot. Cover the mixture with the lid, set the pot to "seal" and allow it to come to high pressure. Pressure cook on high for 1 hour, then allow it to naturally release for 15 minutes.
Use a spoon to get any additional pressure out of the instant pot. Remove any whole spices and discard. Use an immersion blender or blender to puree the mixture, then set the Instant Pot to the sauté setting over medium.
Move mixture continuously to prevent sticking, burning, or popping. Be careful, the mixture will be hot. Cook until the mixture reduces to reach the desired consistency. This will take roughly 30-40 minutes, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow to cool before enjoying. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. The apple butter can be frozen for up to 1 year.

Notes

Sweeten to taste. Any sweetener you prefer can be used here, including a 1:1 brown sugar replacement.
Depending on the variety of apples you use, you may choose to peel the apples. Some apples (like Granny Smith) have too tough of a peel and will need to be peeled beforehand.
Add spices according to your preference.
Apple cider vinegar can be substituted for lemon juice.
Be careful when reducing the apple puree, keep the mixture moving to avoid sticking, burning, and bubbles exploding, and spraying hot apple butter on you.

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