Traditional apple butter ingredients cooked in an electric pressure cooker is less labor intensive than a stovetop method. It also reduces cleanup. The outcome is a creamy, sweet apple butter to spread on your favorite morning breads or pastries.
Ingredients
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 3 pounds apples – peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup unfiltered apple juice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Directions
Step 1
Place lemon juice into the insert of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and pour in about 4 inches of water. Drop apples into the lemon water as you slice them to keep them from browning.
Step 2
Drain the apples. Add apple juice, brown sugar, white sugar, honey, cinnamon sticks, and ground cloves. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Step 3
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove the cinnamon sticks.
Step 4
Use an immersion blender to puree the apple butter. Mix well with a spoon. Close and lock the lid. Select Slow Cooker Function according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 60 minutes.
Step 5
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Test the consistency by putting a small amount on a plate and refrigerating for 10 minutes. The final consistency should be thick enough to spread with a knife. If it is too liquid for your preference, cook for 1 more hour.
Cook’s Notes:
I used a mixture of apples – 50% Red Delicious, 25% Pink Lady, and 25% Granny Smith. If you are using organic apples, leave the peel on.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 40 | |
Calories 54 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat0g | 0% |
Sodium2mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate14g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars13g | |
Protein0g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 13% |
Calcium8mg | 1% |
Iron0mg | 1% |
Potassium47mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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