Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe

Course: Dessert, Sauce

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1 5

Total Time: 1 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 51kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

What is Fall without apple butter. This Instant Pot version makes the recipe super simple and quick.

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Equipment

Ingredients

6 apples I used Gala apples
¼ cup water 57 grams
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice 28 grams, from ½ orange
2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses 43 grams
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
2 tablespoons granulated sugar 25 grams
1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

Wash and cut the apples into 4 pieces and remove the core.
6 apples
Place the apples into your Instant Pot and add the water, juice, molasses, vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon.
¼ cup water, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 cinnamon stick
Close and secure the lid to the locked position. Press MANUAL and set the timer for 20 minutes on high. Press START to begin cooking.
Once the apples are ready, let them sit and naturally allow the pressure to release, about 10-20 minutes.
Carefully turn the dial to the venting position and let the steam escape. Carefully open your Instant Pot.
Remove the cinnamon stick. Take your mixture and transfer it to a blender. Blend until the apple butter is smooth. Once it’s all smooth, transfer it back into your Instant Pot.
Select SAUTE and on low temperature leave it for 25 minutes uncovered so it thickens. Stir occasionally so it doesn't burn. If you want it thicker, try adding 10-15 minutes.
Once you are done with this, turn off your IP and let the butter cool to room temperature.
Pour your apple butter into your jar and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe makes approximately 2 cups. A standard serving is 2 tablespoons.
Use any variety of apples you like.
Keep or remove the apple peels; it's up to you.
If you plan to gift this recipe (or can it for longer storage), you can easily double (or even triple!) the recipe.
Crockpot Instructions: Place the apples in a crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Blend the apples with an immersion blender (or add to a high-speed blender, blend, and add back to the crockpot). Add the remaining ingredients (you do not need to add the water when cooking in a crockpot). Prop the lid slightly open with a wooden spoon and cook on low for 5-6 more hours, until the desired consistency is reached.
Stovetop Instructions: Place all of the ingredients in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, turn down to low, and simmer (with the lid on) for about 2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent burning. Remove the lid and simmer for an additional 20 minutes, then blend with an immersion blender (or add to a high-speed blender).

Storage: Store apple butter in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Properly canned apple butter will keep at room temperature for up to 1 year.

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