Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples (Printable Version)

Warm spiced apple slices ready in minutes for topping oatmeal, pancakes, or enjoying solo.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges

→ Sweeteners

02 - 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
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

→ 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 uniform 1/2-inch wedges for even cooking.
02 - Place apple slices in the Instant Pot. Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt evenly over the top.
03 - Drizzle maple syrup or honey if using, then add water or apple juice to the pot.
04 - Distribute butter pieces evenly across the apple mixture.
05 - Close lid and ensure valve is set 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, stir in vanilla extract. For thicker consistency, use Sauté mode and simmer 2-3 minutes while stirring gently.
08 - Serve warm as dessert, over oatmeal, pancakes, or with ice cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary apples into something that tastes like it simmered for hours but actually takes minutes
  • The syrup created is pure liquid gold that you will want to pour over everything
  • Your entire home will smell like a bakery without any of the actual work
02 -
  • Do not skip the natural pressure release time or you will have apples that are too soft and have lost their texture
  • The syrup thickens as it cools so do not worry if it looks thin right after cooking
  • Different apple varieties will yield different results, crisp apples hold up better than softer varieties
03 -
  • Use apple juice instead of water for an even more intense apple flavor that tastes like it came from a gourmet restaurant
  • If the syrup is too thick after refrigerating, add a splash of warm water and gently heat while stirring

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