Pressure Cooker Apple Butter
Cozy up with the irresistible flavors of fall by making this quick and easy Pressure Cooker Apple Butter! In just under an hour, you’ll transform fresh, peeled apples into a luscious, velvety spread packed with the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This recipe skips the hours of traditional stovetop simmering by using a pressure cooker to achieve perfectly caramelized fruit in a fraction of the time. A touch of brown sugar and vanilla extract adds depth and richness, while the sauté function allows you to thicken the buttery mixture to perfection. Perfect for slathering on toast, drizzling over pancakes, or as a gift-worthy treat, this homemade apple butter is a must-try for any autumn pantry. Pro tip: Refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage to enjoy the sweet taste of fall year-round!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and chopping them into small chunks.
Step 2
In the pressure cooker, combine the chopped apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, vanilla extract, and water. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices and sugars.
Step 3
Secure the lid of the pressure cooker and set the valve to the sealing position.
Step 4
Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
Step 5
Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before performing a quick release to release any remaining pressure.
Step 6
Carefully open the lid and use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. (Alternatively, transfer to a blender in batches if you don’t have an immersion blender.)
Step 7
Turn the pressure cooker to the sauté function and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to thicken the apple butter to your desired consistency.
Step 8
Once thickened, turn off the pressure cooker and allow the apple butter to cool. Transfer to airtight jars or containers for storage.
Step 9
Refrigerate and enjoy within 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1831.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1810.1 |
| Total Fat 3.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 41.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 476.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 37.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 427.6g | |
| Protein 4.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 209.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1656.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories