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Instant Pot Apple Butter (Naturally Sweetened)

Make delicious Instant Pot Apple Butter at home with this easy recipe. Enjoy the perfect fall treat that's healthy and naturally sweetened.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Natural Release10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds apples cored and chopped
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  • Core and chop the apples (I leave them unpeeled) and add to the pressure cooker along with the maple syrup, water, cinnamon, vanilla, and cloves. Toss together.
  • Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Once complete, naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes and then quickly release the remaining pressure and turn the Instant Pot off. You now have applesauce.
  • Puree the applesauce with an immersion blender. This is my favorite method because it's done right in the insert. You can also let it cool slightly and puree with a blender and then return it to the insert.
  • Use the Saute function and cook the applesauce for about 1 hour, stirring frequently with a heat-safe spoon until it becomes butter and the desired thickness. It will be hot and bubbly as it cooks, so I use a splatter guard on top. You could also place a lid slightly ajar as it cooks.

Notes

Stovetop Instructions:

  1. Add chopped apples into a large heavy-bottomed pot with ½ cup of water, maple syrup, and spices. 
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the apples are soft and breaking down; about 30 minutes. Stir frequently as they cook.
  3. Puree the applesauce with an immersion blender (or blender) and return to the pot.
  4. Over low heat, cook the applesauce until it becomes butter, stirring occasionally, until thick; about 3-4 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.2mg