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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 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 9 hours
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 6 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 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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