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Super Easy Instant Pot Apple Butter

Homemade apple butter made easy thanks to the Instant Pot and just 5 simple ingredients.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 6 cups
Author: Lydia @ ThriftyFrugalMom.com

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5.5 lb. apples (whole, unpeeled and uncored)
  • 2 tbsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/3 c. water

Instructions

  • Peel and core apples, then slice into fourths. If the apples are really big, cut them into sixths.
  • Add apple slices and remaining ingredients to the insert of your Instant Pot.
  • Put the lid on the Instant Pot, set vent to sealing, then press the pressure cook button (or manual button on older models) and adjust the time to 15 minutes at high pressure.
  • When timer is finished, let pressure release naturally for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, turn the dial to the VENT position and let remaining steam release. Remove lid.
  • Blend apple mixture with stick blender or regular blender until smooth. Be very careful since it will be quite hot!
  • If apple butter is still pretty runny, press the saute button on the Instant Pot, then press the minus button and adjust to "less".
  • Saute until thickened to desired consistency, making sure that you stir occasionally. You'll want to put the lid on for this since it tends to splatter a bit. Alternatively, you can use the slow cook setting instead and simmer that way, it will just take longer.
  • Turn off Instant Pot and allow apple butter to cool.
  • Spoon into jars and store in refrigerator for up to 1 week; or freeze for up to a year.

Notes

SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS:
Add peeled, cored, sliced apples to slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, stirring every couple of hours.
Blend apples with immersion blender or blender. Add all remaining ingredients except for the water. (You only need the water for the Instant Pot recipe.)
Cook on low for an additional 5 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
CANNING INSTRUCTIONS:
If you'd like to can your apple butter, it's super easy to do! 
Process jars of apple butter in a water bath canner for 5 minutes for half-pints and pints and 10 minutes for quarts.