Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples (Printable)
Tender spiced apple slices cooked quickly under pressure for a warm, sweet treat.
# What you'll need:
→ Produce
01 - 6 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and sliced
→ Sweeteners
02 - 1/3 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
→ Liquids
04 - 1/4 cup water or apple juice
→ Spices
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
→ Other
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/2-inch wedges for even cooking.
02 - Place apple slices in the Instant Pot. Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt evenly over the apples.
03 - Drizzle with maple syrup or honey if desired, then add water or apple juice.
04 - Distribute butter pieces evenly across the top of the apple mixture.
05 - Close the lid and set to sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
06 - Allow natural pressure release for 3 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.
07 - Open lid and stir in vanilla extract. For thicker consistency, use Sauté mode and simmer 2-3 minutes. Serve warm over oatmeal, pancakes, or ice cream.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like slow-simmered comfort food
- The Instant Pot creates this luscious cinnamon syrup that you cannot get from stovetop cooking
- Works for breakfast, dessert, or that midnight snack nobody needs to know about
02 -
- Natural release for those 3 minutes is non-negotiable, or you will have apples all over your ceiling
- The apples continue cooking after the pressure releases, so do not worry if they seem slightly underdone at first
03 -
- Resist the urge to double the recipe, or the apples will not cook properly and you will end up with uneven texture
- If you want a deeper caramel flavor, use dark brown sugar and maybe let it sauté for an extra 2 minutes at the end