This is a great easy to make recipe for 3-minute sugar free Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot Apple Butter. It’s perfect for lunches or after school snacks, and it’s super delicious!
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Recipe, Review, and a Giveaway!
I’m excited to share with you today a review of The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes by Kristy Bernardo, Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri, Amy Rains and Stefanie Bundalo, along with a recipe for Instant Pot Apple Butter from the cookbook.
And I have a giveaway for a copy of the cookbook for one lucky reader!
Recipe reprinted with permission from The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes by Kristy Bernardo, Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri, Amy Rains and Stefanie Bundalo, Page Street Publishing Co. 2019. Cover Photo credit: Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri, Amy Rains, Stefanie Bundalo and Donna Crous.
Instant Pot Apple Butter from the cookbook
This scrumptious Instant Pot Apple Butter is an easy to make condiment that’s commonly slathered on breakfast muffins, bread, toast, scones, muffins and more. And, it’s even easier to make in the Instant Pot! It can also be served as a side dish along with savory meals. And, of course, you can simply eat it by the spoonful, too.
I love apple butter. My first recipe for it was made in the crock pot. You can find that recipe here.
When I was growing up every fall we went to a U-pick apple farm. And the farm had a little kitchen where they made fresh homemade apple butter. We always use to buy a jar when we went.
And now, I make my own apple butter!
I also have a collection of recipes that use apple butter; you can find that collection here.
The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes
Oh my gosh, this book is amazing. Big, chock full of recipes. And not just your typical recipes. There are creative and fun recipes, as well as some nice basic recipes.
And the pictures are beautiful. Every recipe has a full color picture so you know what your dish should look like when it’s done.
The Cookbook’s release date is September 24, 2019. You can find the book here on Amazon.
You can also preorder before that date, and lock in the lowest price.
This big cookbook is co-authored by four authors and bloggers – Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri of Recipes to Nourish, Amy Rains of Wholesomelicious, Stefanie Bundalo of Sarcastic Cooking, and Kristy Bernardo of The Wicked Noodle. Each person contributed 60 recipes to the cookbook.
There are 240 Must-Try recipes for your Multi-function cooker in the cookbook.
Over 195 or the recipes are gluten-free, over 90 Paleo recipes, over 100 dairy-free recipes, and over 25 vegan recipes. Many of the recipes are easily adaptable to make GF, Paleo, etc. I love that there are vegan recipes because so many Instant Pot cookbooks are full of meaty recipes, and this way I can partake of them as well!
The cookbook is a high quality paperback that’s divided into 8 chapters: Breakfast, Lunch, Soups, Pastas, Mains, Sides, Desserts, and Condiments & Sauces.
The cookbook is filled with great recipes like this one for Apple Butter! There are also fantastic recipes for Crustless Veggie Pot Pie, Buffalo Jackfruit Tostadas, Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup, Lime-butter Crab Linguini, and Beef Sandwiches with Smokey Gouda Sauce.
Instant Pot Spiced Apple Butter
I chose to make this Instant Pot Apple Butter recipe and share t with you today.
With only 6 wholesome, basic, real food ingredients, this apple butter is simple, yet bursting with fall flavors, and super easy to make.
And it smells amazing as it cooks and the steam releases. It’s like fall. Autumn. Spice and apples. Perfect!
This Instant Pot Apple Butter is such an easy snack to make. Like a smooth version of apple pie with a nice pudding texture.
It would be delicious in hand pies. Nice and simple!
adding the raw, peeled, sliced apples and spices to the insert of the Instant Pot
the cooked apples still in the insert for the IP
Traditionally there’s no butter in apple butter because the apples slow cook for hours to form the thick consistency. But this Instant Pot version cooks in just a few minutes and butter is added for a silky, traditional taste and mouth-feel.
This Spiced Apple Butter is Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Whole30-Friendly, Nut Free, Soy Free, Sugar Free, and made with seasonal Real Food Ingredients.
What kind of apples should I use?
Feel free to use whatever combination of apples you like. A 50/50 ratio of sweet apples (like Honeycrisp or Braeburn) and tart apples (like Granny Smith), will produce a nice blend. And you know that I love the tart Granny Smith apples, as they are my favorites! However, it’s just as good with 12 sweet apples.
The authors suggest, “If possible, use organic apples since apples are on the EWG’s “Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce” Dirty Dozen list.”
I’m lucky enough to have access to a few beautiful apple trees right now. So I used the apples from the tree along with a few sweet apples from the grocery store.
More Fall inspired Recipes you’ll love
Pumpkin Spice Cake with Apple Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
This pumpkin spice cake with apple butter cream cheese frosting is to die for, and it's the perfect fall dessert!
Old-Fashioned Apple Walnut Cake
Crunchy on the outside, tender inside, and delicious, this is one cake that everyone will ask for the recipe!
Pumpkin Spice Candy Bites
No bake, sweet pumpkin spice candy bites. So much fun for so little work!
Apple Crumb Cake
A delicously moist cake with bits of apple and a delicious crumb topping!
This is the best Pumpkin Pie ever, seriously!
My favorite and just the best pumpkin pie!
Apple Pie Ice Cream
Have your apple pie and your ala mode all in one place!
Crock Pot or Slow Cooker Apple Butter
Amazing, and good in so many recipes!
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Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe
Instant Pot Apple Butter
Ingredients
- 12 apples peeled, cored, and quartered
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup filtered water (60 ml)
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon (9 g)
- ½ teaspoons ground cloves
- ½ teaspoons ground allspice
Instructions
- In the Instant Pot, combine all the ingredients.
- Secure the lid with the steam vent in the sealed position.
- Press manual and set on high pressure for 3 minutes.
- Once the timer sounds, press keep warm/cancel, and allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally for 15 minutes. Using an oven mitt, do a quick release. If there is any steam left over, allow it to release until the silver dial drops, then carefully open the lid.
Using a slotted spoon, ladle the mixture into a blender or food processor, making sure to leave at least a few inches (about 10 cm) of headspace and not fill it to the top, as the hot steam will need room to escape.
- If a lot of excess liquid remains in the Instant Pot, use only if needed to blend; otherwise, discard.
- Pulse just until fully combined and smooth—you may need to do this in batches if you’re using a blender.
- Pour the apple butter in a heatproof airtight container, such as a glass Mason jar, and place in the refrigerator until fully cooled. Serve chilled.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Recipe Notes
Notes: Feel free to use whatever combination of apples you like. A 50/50 ratio of sweet apples (like Honeycrisp or Braeburn) and tart apples (like Granny Smith), will produce a nice blend. And you know that I love the tart Granny Smith apples, as they are my favorites! However, it’s just as good with 12 sweet apples.
Makes: 1 quart (1.1 kg)
If possible, use organic apples since apples are on the EWG’s “Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce” Dirty Dozen list.
Darlene owen says
I do have an instant pot, my favorite thing to make is Buffalo Chicken Wings.
Liz N. says
I do have an Instant Pot! The thing I make MOST is steel cut oatmeal – a big batch to last the week. My favorite thing to make is BBQ chicken – even my hubby loves THAT!
Naomie says
I just got an instant pot and I love making carnitas
Annette says
Oh this looks delicious! I’ve never had apple butter.
I do have an Instant Pot, but need to use it more. Right now my favorite thing to make in it is Red Beans and Rice.
Dorothy Reinhold says
Apple Butter is a staple of fall. I love the simple ingredient list. The Instant Pot sure is a game changer!
Tonya Tipton says
I do have an instant pot and I love making stew in mine.
Stephanie Liske says
I don’t have an instant pot, but my parents do. 🙂
Toni says
This will be a sure hit at our house!
Carolsue says
I do not have one, but my Mom’s favorite thing to make in it is Corned Beef. Melts in your mouth!
Tari Lawson says
Yes, I have an instant pot. My favorite thing to make is chicken tikka masala.
lauren knott says
I’ve never made anything sweet in my instant pot, this looks great! My favorite thing to make in mine is ribs. They come out so good. Best kitchen gadget ever!
C Moore says
I love making meatball chili in my instapot!
Steph says
I like to make chicken soup in mine
Hollie Jahnke says
I do have an instant pot and my favorite thing to make is hard boiled eggs. They come out perfect!
Rene says
I do not have an instant pot. But if I did, the first thing I would make would be a Mississippi Pot Roast.
Ashley c says
I do have one, but I haven’t found any great recipes for it yet
Kathy Trice says
I have an Instant Pot, and my favorite thing to make is chicken soup. It’s sooooo good! 🙂
That said, I use it to make numerous things, and they are all fantastic! Nevertheless, it is a wonderful pressure cooker and something that everyone should have.
Lisa Davis says
I like to make Indian food in my instantpot, especially butter chicken
Rita A says
I have several instant pots! My fave thing to make is Lasagna Soup! It is delicious!
Joanne Schultz says
I do have an instant pot. My favorite recipe to make in it is hot & sour soup.
Linda Everson says
I don’t have an instant pot , but it would be nice to have one.
Iliana R says
I love making chili on mine!
NANCY says
These pots are amazing. Love to make your recipes.
Dolores Miranda says
I love making chili in mine.This apple butter recipe looks amazing and I will definitely try it out!
Margot C says
I do have one. I amke something in it at least once a week. I make Louisiana Red Beans for Red Beans n’ Rice all of the time. It takes less than half of the time that my mother used to spend over a cast iron pot, requires no baby-sitting and is divine. If you want the recipe just email me, it’s the real New Orleans girl deal, but a lot simpler.
Julie Waldron says
I have an instant pot and I love it. My favorite thing to make in it is cheesecake.
Chris says
This looks delicious; and I think the book would be a great Christmas gift!
Stephanie says
My favorite thing to make in an instant pot is Stuffed Pepper Soup. It’s always delicious!
bernie wallace says
I like making sausage soup in my instant pot.
Tina W says
I just got an InstantPot and so far all I’ve made was a pot roast.
Kelly McGrew says
Yes I do have an instant pot! My favorite thing to make is chili!
Traym says
I love my instant pot! It’s my go to kitchen appliance for quick and easy meals. My husbands favorite is curry chicken with butternut squash.
Holly Storm-Burge says
I do and I love making soups. Loaded Baked Potato, Italian Sausage, mmmmmm. I would love a recipe book with more ideas to try!
Annmarie Weeks says
I don’t have one yet, but it’s on my Christmas list! (Or I’m actually thinking of getting one right before Thanksgiving!). I saw a recipe for Chicken & Dumplings, and I think I’d try that first. But would love to have lots of other recipe ideas at my fingertips!
Amber says
Yummy yummy! I cannot wait to try this recipe, my family was raised in Apple butter and to be able to make it homemade is wonderful!
Pat says
I don’t have an instant pot, but hope to get one soon. The apple butter recipe sounds fantastic!
Peggy Johnson says
I don’t have an instant pot yet, but my daughters do and they cook everything in it!
kelly woods says
I don’t have one but want one so bad. A lot of good recipes to be in here I am sure. Thank you
BusyWorkingMama says
I do not have one, though my sister does. She makes chicken stock often. I love to use a real pressure cooker.
Laura B. says
We received one as a gift and we haven’t made anything too complex in it. However, I love that it can cook things like sweet potatoes, rice, corn, etc. really quickly.
EMMA L HORTON says
I DON’T HAVE ONE YET, I AM HOPING TO WIN ONE.
jeremy mclaughlin says
Yes, I have an instant pot, love making beef stew.
Aqdas says
I have the duo 8qt. I love making ground beef and lentils in it.
Debbi Wellenstein says
I do have an Instant Pot; my favorite thing to make in chicken and dumplings.
Jenny Scheldberg says
I do have an Instantpot. I’d love to learn how to make more desserts and holiday treats.
Laurie Emerson says
I have a i Instant Pot. I like to make stews, chicken and jambalaya in it.
Cassandra D says
I don’t have an instant pot yet.
I like to make lime shredded chicken tacos.