Name: Quick & Easy Instant Pot Apple Butter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 40
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 0.5 lemon, juiced; 3 pounds apples - peeled, cored, and sliced (such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji); 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 0.75 cup granulated sugar; 0.25 cup honey; 0.25 cup unfiltered apple juice or apple cider; 2 cinnamon sticks; 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves

Recipes

Instant Pot Apple Butter

Aug 26, 2025
by Abigale Robel
- 5.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

30 mins
COOK TIME

1 hrs 20 mins
TOTAL TIME

2 hrs 20 mins
SERVING

40 People
VIEWS

3

Transform humble apples into a luscious, spiced spread with this effortless Instant Pot recipe. This method simplifies the traditional stovetop process, delivering a creamy, intensely flavored apple butter perfect for slathering on toast, swirling into oatmeal, or gifting to friends.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

0.5 lemon, juiced

3 pounds apples - peeled, cored, and sliced (such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji)

1 cup dark brown sugar, packed

0.75 cup granulated sugar

0.25 cup honey

0.25 cup unfiltered apple juice or apple cider

2 cinnamon sticks

0.25 teaspoon ground cloves

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

14 g
Fiber

1 g
Protein

0 g
Sodium

2 mg
Sugar

13 g
Fat

0 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Combine about 4 inches of water and the lemon juice in the Instant Pot. Add the sliced apples to the pot as you slice them to prevent browning. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Drain the lemon water from the Instant Pot. Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, honey, apple juice, cinnamon sticks, and ground cloves to the apples in the pot. Stir to combine. (3 minutes)

03

Step

Close and lock the lid of the Instant Pot. Select the 'Pressure Cook' or 'Manual' setting on high pressure and set the timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10-15 minutes for the pressure to build. (18-23 minutes)

04

Step

Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10-40 minutes. Then, carefully release any remaining pressure manually according to the manufacturer's instructions. (10-40 minutes)

05

Step

Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks. Use an immersion blender to purée the apple mixture until smooth. Stir well with a spoon to ensure even consistency. (5 minutes)

06

Step

For a thicker consistency, select the 'Slow Cook' function. Set the timer for 60 minutes with the lid on. (60 minutes)

07

Step

After slow cooking, check the consistency of the apple butter by dropping a small spoonful onto a chilled plate. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. If the apple butter sets to a spreadable consistency, it is ready. If it's too thin, continue slow cooking for another hour, checking periodically. (Variable)

The type of apples you use will affect the final flavor of the apple butter. A mix of sweet and tart apples is ideal.
Adjust the amount of spices to your liking. A pinch of nutmeg or allspice can also be added.
For a smoother texture, peel the apples before cooking.
Apple butter can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.
Canning the apple butter extends the storage time significantly. Follow proper canning procedures for safe preservation.

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