Instant Pot Apple Butter (No Peel Recipe)

a jar of no peel apple butter with cinnamon sticks

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Instant Pot Apple Butter (No Peel Recipe)

Fall in a jar, y’all. This Instant Pot apple butter is rich, cinnamon-spiced, and silky smooth with just a handful of ingredients and zero peeling. Thanks to the pressure cooker, it tastes like it simmered all day, but it’s ready in under two hours. Deep brown sugar adds that cozy molasses sweetness, and the apple peels help thicken it up into the perfect spreadable texture.

Slather it on toast, swirl it into oatmeal, bake it into something cozy, or spoon it straight from the jar. It’s freezer-friendly, gift-worthy, and guaranteed to make your kitchen smell like fall.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 40

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: Dutch

Servings: tablespoons

Calories: 25kcal

Author: Eden Westbrook

Ingredients

6 pounds apples I use honeycrisp and gala
½ cup apple cider unsweetened with no added spices
1 cup dark brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Core the apples and chop them into quarters. (Chopping is optional but helps them cook down faster.)
6 pounds apples
Add the apples, cider, sugar, cinnamon, spices, vanilla and salt to the Instant Pot. Seal the lid and pressure cook on high for 25 minutes. Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 20 minutes.
½ cup apple cider, 1 cup dark brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground allspice, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Remove the cinnamon sticks, then blend the apple mixture smooth with an immersion blender.
Press the sauté button and cook the apple butter, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency. For a thick, dark apple butter, sauté for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you prefer a lighter, looser texture (more like applesauce), cook for 20-30 minutes.
Transfer the apple butter to a jar and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating.

Notes

Storage and Freezing Instructions

Store the apple butter in a mason jar or another airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 months when kept in an airtight container.

Freezing apple butter is easy! Simply let it cool completely, then transfer it into airtight containers or freezer-safe bags, leaving some space for expansion. Label and date the containers, and it will keep in the freezer for up to a year. When you're ready to enjoy it, thaw the apple butter in the fridge overnight.

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