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This Instant pot apple butter recipe melds together fantastic cinnamon and vanilla flavors along with juicy apples to create an easy and quick way to make homemade apple butter which can easily be stored in the fridge or freezer so you can enjoy it all year long. 

Instant Pot Apple Butter

Several years I received a jar of homemade apple butter from a friend. It was so good, I knew that I had to learn to make it! Apple Butter usually takes quite a bit of time, so if you are looking for a quicker way to make this fall favorite,check out this Instant Pot apple butter recipe that will save you a ton of time. 

This Instant Pot apple butter recipe is to die for! Like it is so good and it is simple to make too! You will love the flavor of the apples mixed with the cinnamon and vanilla with a touch of brown sugar for an incredible treat when added to your favorite recipes or to eat on a piece of toast! 

If you love making your own homemade butter, be sure to try this Instant Pot Sweet Potato Butter as well as this strawberry honey butter. 

How to make Instant Pot Apple Butter

• Wash, quarter & core your apples.

• Add in your apples, cinnamon sticks, brown sugar, vanilla & salt.

• Close the lid, turn to seal. PC HIGH for 15 min and do a NATURAL RELEASE for 10 min. 
• Remove the cinnamon sticks.
• You can pick out your apple peels if you like.

• Using an immersion blender to blend to your desired consistency.     
• Turn your pot to saute. LOW
• Let your apple butter saute on low for 30 minutes.  Be careful while your apple butter will splatter during this time. I covered my pot with a lid.

• You can continue to saute for an additional 30 minutes if you want to get a thicker darker butter.  
• Allow apple butter to cool for 30 minutes. 
• Move to air tight jars.  Store in the refrigerator. 

Tips Tricks and FAQs

• Be sure your apple butter is thick enough. You can test to make sure it is thick enough by taking a spoonful out of the pot and letting it sit mounded on the spoon. If after 2 minutes it is still in a mound your apple butter is done.
• Keep the skin on. The secret to thick apple butter is leaving the skin on. It has so much flavor and helps thicken your butter more. 
• If you feel like your apple butter is not thick enough, take the lid off and cook for a few additional minutes on sautee. Stir often to prevent burning. 

• If you don’t have an immersion blender, omit this step and continue on with the recipe. Once your butter has cooled for 30 minutes, pour it into a blender and blend until it reaches your desired consistency. Then place in jars and refrigerate. 

How do you thicken homemade apple butter?

Apples contain quite a bit of sugar which helps thicken your apple butter. I do add in a little more brown sugar to make it a little sweeter, this also helps thicken it as well.  

How can I tell if my apple butter has gone bad?

The best way to tell if it has gone bad is to smell it as well as look at it. If it has a funny odor, appearance, or tastes off, you will want to discard it. 

Storage

Fridge

Your apple butter will last in the fridge for up to 3 months when stored in an airtight jar. 

Freezer

If you want to freeze your Instant Pot apple butter you will need to put it in a freezer-safe airtight container. It will last for up to one year. 

How to use apple butter

I love apple butter in the fall. It is the perfect spread for homemade bread and toasts. 

Some people even love to spread it on their sandwiches for a uniquely flavorful sandwich. I love to top it to my waffles as well as stir it into my oatmeal. 

For more butter recipes, try these!

Pecan Honey Butter

Garlic Butter

Strawberry Honey Butter

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