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Best Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe

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  • Author: Eve
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Best Instant Pot Apple Butter recipe is a super easy and flavorful way to create a smooth, spiced apple spread using your Instant Pot. Made with a blend of fresh apples, warm spices, and natural sweeteners like maple syrup and brown sugar, it captures the cozy essence of autumn in every jar. Perfect for spreading on toast, stirring into oatmeal, or gifting during the holidays.

Ingredients

Apple Butter Ingredients

  • 8 to 10 large apples
  • 1/2 cup apple cider (or apple juice)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (added to water to keep apples from turning brown)

Instructions

  1. Wash Apples: Thoroughly wash the apples to remove any dirt or residues before proceeding.
  2. Peel, Core, and Cut Apples: Using a paring knife or a KitchenAid spiral attachment for efficiency, peel, core, and slice the apples.
  3. Soak to Prevent Browning: Place the prepared apples in a large bowl filled with water mixed with lemon juice to keep them from browning. This step is optional but recommended for maintaining freshness.
  4. Drain and Transfer to Instant Pot: Drain the apple slices well and put them into the inner pot of your Instant Pot.
  5. Add Sweeteners and Spices: Pour in the apple cider, maple syrup, brown sugar, and sprinkle the ground clove, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly with the apples.
  6. Seal the Instant Pot: Place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock it securely. Set the steam release valve to the sealing position.
  7. Pressure Cook: Set the Instant Pot to cook on low pressure for 25 minutes to allow the apples and spices to meld and soften into a buttery consistency.
  8. Release Pressure: After cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to vent any remaining pressure.
  9. Thicken the Apple Butter: If the apple butter is thinner than desired, remove the lid and switch the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’. Let it boil gently for 5 to 10 minutes to reduce excess liquid and thicken.
  10. Cool Down: Remove the inner pot and place it on a heat-safe surface to cool to room temperature.
  11. Store: Once cooled, transfer the apple butter to glass jars or suitable storage containers for refrigeration.
  12. Refrigerate & Use: Keep refrigerated for up to 3 weeks. Enjoy as a spread, topping, or ingredient in various recipes.

Notes

  • You can use either apple cider or apple juice depending on availability and taste preference.
  • Soaking apples in lemon water helps to maintain their color but can be skipped if short on time.
  • The spices can be adjusted to taste; more cinnamon or cloves can be added for a stronger spice profile.
  • Thickening on sauté mode helps concentrate flavors and achieve a traditional apple butter consistency.
  • Store in sterilized glass jars for best preservation and gifting options.
  • Apple butter freezes well if you want to store it longer than 3 weeks.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Spread
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://everecipes.com/best-instant-pot-apple-butter-recipe/