Instant Pot Apple Butter

When I was a kid, a jar of apple butter in the fridge was a sure sign that fall had arrived. It was my Dad’s favorite. The smells and the feels really remind me of childhood and of home. This Instant Pot Apple Butter lets me savor those delicious memories all over again.

Smooth and velvety, it’s made with whole ingredients and is naturally gluten free, dairy free and vegan. And it will fill your home with aromas that are better than any candle.

What’s in homemade apple butter

If you’ve recently gone apple picking, you’re going to love this recipe. It’s a great way to use up those apples! Here’s what you’ll need:

• apples (my favorites are Fuji, Winesap and Honeycrisp)
• granulated sugar
• brown sugar
• cinnamon
• nutmeg
• cloves
• allspice
• salt
• lemon juice

This recipe calls for 6 pounds of apples, which will give you 6 cups of homemade apple butter. If it’s too much, just cut the recipe in half.

How to make Instant Pot Apple Butter

Once you peel and chop the apples, your Instant Pot will do the rest of the work. Dump all of the spices in with the apples. Then, just let the aromas of cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg fill your home for the rest of the day. It’s totally awesome.

I like to check on the apples every two or three hours, give them a stir, and then leave them alone again. Once the apples turn very dark in color and the liquid is reduced by about half, you’ll know it’s time. If you have an immersion blender, you can puree the apples right in the Instant Pot. If not, just transfer them to a food processor and process until they reach a velvety texture.

In about 8 hours, you’ll have a big ol’ pot of smooth, sweet & tangy apple butter – plenty to give as gifts and to keep for yourself. Stored in an airtight container, this Instant Pot Apple Butter will last all season in the fridge.

How to serve Apple Butter

These days, I have gotten a bit more creative with my canvas for apple butter (although my dad still sticks to white toast or saltines). Here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy my stash of homemade apple butter:

• Bake it into muffins, breads and donuts
• Spread it onto scones or challah toast
• Mix it into cocktails
• Add it to a cheese board

However you enjoy this Instant Pot Apple Butter, I’d love to hear about it! Drop a rating or leave a comment below. Enjoy!

For more apple recipes, try these:

• Apple Cinnamon Sour Cream Coffee Cake
• Ultimate Fall Salad with Apples, Pecans & Honey Dijon Dressing
• Cinnamon Apple Ice Cream Pie

For more gluten free, dairy free and vegan recipes, try these:

• Easy Homemade Pumpkin Butter
• Vegan Edamame Hummus with Tahini
• Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers

Instant Pot Apple Butter

Easy, homemade and full of fall spices, this vegan spread is delicious with breads, pastries and crackers

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Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 8 hrs 30 mins

Total Time 9 hrs

Course Sauce

Cuisine American

Servings 6 cups

Ingredients

  

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• 6 lbs. apples my favorites are Winesap, Gala, Macoun
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar lightly packed
• 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. ground clove
• 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

 

• Peel, core and chop the apples. Place them into the Instant Pot. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
• Set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook (Manual) for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then manually release the rest.
• Set the Instant Pot to Slow Cook for 8 hours.
• Allow the apple butter to cool slightly, then use an immersion blender to puree it until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the mixture to a food processor and process until smooth.
• Transfer the apple butter to airtight containers and store in the refrigerator.

Keyword breakfast, dairy free, gluten free, healthy, vegan

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