Normal people have hobbies like shopping and crafts. I have a hobby called loving my pressure cooker
Usually it takes a whole day or night to prepare delicious apple butter in the slow cooker, but with the pressure cooker I was able to cut time to just 1 hour!
The best thing ever invented!
Apple butter just like any nut butters has lots of uses. Spread it on your breakfast toast. Spoon it over ice cream. With waffles or pancakes. With pork. Or simply present a cute jar filled with yummy apple butter to friends and family.
Just about any of your favorite apples will work with this recipe. Wash them, cut them and into the pressure cooker it goes! With a handful of apple’s favorite aromatics like cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves your house will smell heavenly!
Ingredients:
5 lbs apples or about 15, cored and sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp cinnamon
pinch of salt
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup water
Combine all the ingredients in the pressure cooker and mix well. Secure the lid and set timer for 1 hour on high.
After 1 hour let the steam to escape and carefully remove the lid.
Blend the apples until smooth and pour into the canning jars
- 5 lb apples or about 15, cored and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cups water
- Combine all the ingredients in the pressure cooker and mix well.
- Secure the lid and set the timer for 1 hour on high pressure.
- Let the pressure cooker release the steam naturally and carefully remove the lid.
- Blend the apples until smooth using the immersion blender and pour into the jar.
- This apple butter should keep for about 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
I have heard it’s important to let the steam escape using the Natural method, not instant, or you’ll have apple butter all over your kitchen. I’m going to try your recipe – it sounds wonderful. Last time I made it I added a star anise and really liked the result. Thanks!
Thank you for your note Cheryl, I didn’t have this happen to me with my pressure cooker, but I will mention it in the recipe, just in case.
My first attempt using my instant pot. SMELLS AMAZING!! It reminds me of the apple butter my Gram taught me how to make. It’s a smidge runny while hot but thickened while cooling. I put it into freezer-friendly containers. Thank you for helping me remember fun times with my Gram and taking time out of the equation.
Beware, this recipe has too much water in it. I ended up having to thicken it with cornstarch. 1/4 cup of water is sufficient.
I agree with Debbie about the water. The apples give off a lot of water on their own.
Thank you for your input! I will adjust the recipe. Cheers!
The recipe only calls for 1/4 cup water. Look again.
beeeeeecause she edited it after the suggestion, as she mentioned in the comment directly above yours. Look again.
You do not need t peel the apples?
Hi Cynthia, it’s not necessary as it will be all smoothed out by immersion blender. Plus I like to leave the skin on because it has most of the nutrients.
I was hesitant to make this as I am new at pressure cooking and the cooking time seems so long but I am glad I did. It’s amazing and turned out perfect. Great recipe. Thanks
Thanks so much Katie! I am thrilled you loved this!
This will be my first time pressure cooking. I bought th Nu Wave .. I’m looking forward to making this. I’ve got my fingers crossed!!
Thank you for stopping by Sarilea! Hope the recipe and the whole pressure cooking worked out. Would love to hear back from you! Cheers!
Do you have the nutritional facts about this recipe?
Hi Marian! Thanks for stopping by. Unfortunately, I don’t have a nutritional facts on this recipe, but you can excess the calculator online for quick reference. Just paste all the ingredients there.
Does this freeze well?
Hi Lauree, yes it should be completely fine to freeze.
What kind of apples did you use?
Hi Kathryn! I used McIntosh apples for this apple butter. Cheers!
Is this recipe suitable for canning?
Hi Heather! Yes!
I made this tonight, even though I made some mistakes, it turned out great!! I misread the amount of water, and added 1/2 cup instead of 1/4 cup. When it was done, I just simmered the butter, using the sauté setting, until it was the desired consistency.
Sounds awesome! Thanks Kristina!
Will this recipe as posted fit in the 6 qt?
Hi Matt! Yes!
Wonderful recipe! This is my first time using my Insta Pot and making Apple Butter. Thank you!
Awesome! Thanks so much Meghan!
This is so delicious and so easy! But like other commenters, 1/4 cup water is too much! I actually don’t think any water is necessary because of the water that comes out of the apples. After I blended, I added some cornstarch (not sure how much as I just added a little at a time until I felt I had enough), and then turned it on saute for it to simmer and bubble for a few minutes.
Even with the water in the apples, because it is a PRESSURE cooker, you initially NEED water (or other liquid) to cause the steam to build the pressure; if you don’t, it usually won’t cook very well and won’t be successful. Just food for thought.
Thank you so much Lisa!
Thank you Julie! I’m so glad you loved this recipe! The final liquid content will depend on the apple kind, but some water is essential to build up the steam inside the pressure cooker.
How thick is the apple butter supposed to be? Mine is just a little thicker then applesauce.
I like mine quite thick like a spread, you just need to cook it down some more if you like yours thicker. Don’t let it get too thick though or if you can it you will have apple glue! Apples, especially tart apples have a lot of pectin and will gel naturally after they cool.
Can you freeze the apple butter?
Fantastic taste and soooo easy to make!! I am cooking-challenged but the Instant Pot is making me look good. My family was amazed that I made apple butter and I am feeling accomplished at my success. I’m making my third badge of yumminess today!
What do you think is the best apples to use? Also, do you have to can it (I don’t know how yet) or can you just put it in jars and freeze it? Thanks for your help!!
How many canning jars will this fill ?
Instead of the ¼ cup of water, would apple cider work?
Hm, not sure, but would love to hear back you feedback on this if you tried it this way.
For some reason my instant pot said burn before it came to pressure. I gave it a stir and tried again and it beeped again and said burn. So I added a bit of water and stirred. Anyone else have this happen?
Yes, fresh apple cider will work. I also replace the water with apple cider when I make instant pot applesauce.
Do you have a suggestion for an alternate Apple other than the McIintosh to use for the butter? Hard to find in my area, used them all the time when I lived in Wisconsin.
How many canning jars will this fill
It says it yields 1.5 liters, which is equivalent to about 6 cups.
I’m not a fan of apple butter. Do you have a recipe for pumpkin butter?
Hi i dont own an pressure cooker. Just a cast iron pot with lid. My grandmother use to make apple butter but she doesnt cook anymore sadly. I miss her food. She use to make Булочки with cottage cheese. Sooo yumm. I cant wait to make it and make some Булочки and bring them over to her as soon as they get out of the oven.
I love this recipe. I have used it MANY times and it turns out perfect every time. Thanks so much for sharing.