Delicious and Easy Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe

This Instant Pot apple butter recipe is a quick and easy way to make homemade apple butter. The rich and smooth apple butter is made with fresh apples, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness. This recipe is perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes, or using as a filling for pastries. The Instant Pot cuts down the cooking time, so you can enjoy homemade apple butter in just a fraction of the time it takes to make it the traditional way.

Ingredients

• 10 pounds of apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. Place the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, lemon juice, and water in the Instant Pot.
2. Close and lock the lid of the Instant Pot. Set the valve to the sealing position.
3. Select the manual or pressure cook setting and set the timer to 20 minutes on high pressure.
4. Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Then, carefully release any remaining pressure by moving the valve to the venting position.
5. Using an immersion blender, blend the apple mixture until smooth and creamy.
6. If the apple butter is too thin, select the sauté function on the Instant Pot and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired thickness is reached.
7. Transfer the apple butter to sterilized jars and let cool completely before sealing with lids.
8. Store the apple butter in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

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