Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples (Printable version)
Quick, tender apple slices with warm cinnamon sweetness, ready in minutes.
# What you'll need:
→ Produce
01 - 6 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and sliced into ½-inch wedges
→ Sweeteners
02 - ⅓ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
→ Liquids
04 - ¼ cup water or apple juice
→ Spices
05 - 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
07 - 1 pinch salt
→ Other
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - Peel, core, and slice apples into uniform ½-inch wedges for even cooking.
02 - Place apple slices in the Instant Pot insert. Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg if using, and salt evenly over the top.
03 - Drizzle maple syrup or honey over apples if desired, then add water or apple juice to the pot.
04 - Distribute small pieces of butter across the surface of the apples.
05 - Close lid and set valve to sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
06 - Allow natural pressure release for 3 minutes, then carefully quick-release remaining pressure.
07 - Open lid and gently stir in vanilla extract. For a thicker consistency, select Sauté mode and simmer 2-3 minutes, stirring gently. Serve warm over oatmeal, pancakes, or ice cream.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that slowcooked apple pie taste in a fraction of the time
- The house smells absolutely incredible while they cook
02 -
- Natural release for 3 minutes is crucial or your apples might turn to mush
- The sauce continues thickening as it cools, so do not overreduce
03 -
- Cut your apples uniformly so they all finish tender at the same time
- Start with 2 minutes pressure cook and add time only if you prefer softer apples