Instant Pot Apple Butter
This Instant Pot Apple Butter is thick, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. With just a few ingredients and no peeling required, it's a perfect fall staple for gifting or using in your favorite baked goods.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds apples such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala, cored and chopped
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Core and chop the apples into small pieces. Place them in a 6-quart Instant Pot.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Stir to combine. Pour the mixture over the apples and mix well to coat the apples.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set to manual or pressure cook on high pressure for 90 minutes. Allow for 10 minutes of natural release before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the apple mixture until completely smooth.
- Turn the Instant Pot to sauté and allow the apple mixture to reduce, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency. This can take about 30-60 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Spoon the apple butter into sterile glass jars and cover with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
For best results, use a variety of apples to achieve a balanced flavor. Ensure your jars are sterile if you plan on storing the apple butter for longer periods.