Instant Pot Apple Butter
A rich, spiced apple butter made with fresh apples and warm spices, pressure-cooked in 15 minutes. Naturally sweetened with no added sugar, this creamy condiment spreads perfectly on toast, yogurt, or oatmeal.
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Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 45kcal
Ingredients
- 6 medium apples (any variety)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Peel and quarter apples, removing cores
- **Instant Pot: Inner pot lined with natural bamboo steamer bag (optional to simplify cleanup)
- Place apples, cinnamon stick, cloves, vanilla, allspice, cider vinegar, and water in pot
- Lock lid, set to high pressure for 15 minutes
- Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure
- Blend mixture until smooth using immersion blender or food processor
- Store in sterilized jars (divided into 2-tablespoon servings)
Notes
For smoothest texture, strain through fine mesh after blending
Add cinnamon stick and cloves directly to infuse flavor like traditional slow-cooked versions
Can canning extra batches in sterilized jars for 1-year storage
Add cinnamon stick and cloves directly to infuse flavor like traditional slow-cooked versions
Can canning extra batches in sterilized jars for 1-year storage
Nutrition
Serving: 2g | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Sodium: 10mg | Sugar: 5g