Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples (Printable)

Warm, spiced apple slices cook quickly in the Instant Pot for a versatile sweet treat.

# What You'll Need:

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

02 - 1/3 cup brown sugar

03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

04 - 1/4 cup water or apple juice

05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

09 - Pinch of salt

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, and salt evenly over the top.

03 - Drizzle maple syrup or honey over the apples if using, then pour in water or apple juice.

04 - Distribute butter pieces evenly across the apple mixture.

05 - Close 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 remaining pressure.

07 - Open lid and stir in vanilla extract. For thicker consistency, use Sauté mode and simmer 2-3 minutes. Serve warm.

01 -

The Instant Pot transforms fresh apples into tender, cinnamon-infused perfection without standing over a stove
These apples taste like something from a cozy bakery but come together with almost zero active cooking time
You can serve them endless ways from breakfast to dessert and everyone will think you spent hours

02 -

Dont be tempted to cook longer than 2 minutes or you'll end up with applesauce instead of tender slices
The natural release time is crucial for the apples to finish cooking gently without becoming mushy
If the syrup seems thin, remember it will thicken slightly as it cools and the apples continue to release natural pectin

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Use a mix of apple varieties for more complex flavor and texture
If the apples release a lot of liquid, skip the added water and rely on their natural juices