Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples (Printable Version)
Warm, tender apple slices with cinnamon and brown sugar, quickly pressure-cooked for a naturally sweet treat.
# What You Need:
→ Produce
01 - 6 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
→ Sweeteners
02 - 1/3 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
03 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
→ Liquids
04 - 1/4 cup water or apple juice
→ Spices
05 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
→ Other
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
08 - 1 tsp 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 top.
03 - Drizzle with maple syrup or honey if desired, then add water or apple juice to the pot.
04 - Distribute butter pieces evenly across the apple mixture.
05 - Close the lid and set valve to sealing. 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 syrup, use Sauté mode and simmer 2-3 minutes, stirring gently. Serve warm over oatmeal, pancakes, or ice cream.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The scent alone makes it worth it
- Its ready in less than 30 minutes with almost zero effort
02 -
- Natural release for those 3 minutes makes all the difference in texture
- Don't skip the butter even if you're tempted
03 -
- Use apple juice instead of water for extra apple flavor
- Don't overcook or you'll lose that perfect tender bite