Apple butter

By duckieq

Ingredients

• 6 sweet apples
• 1/4 cup apple cider or pure apple juice
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Peel, core and slice each apple into 8 slices.
Place all the ingredients into the Instant Pot and stir to coat apples.
Using the manual setting (pressure cook) set at high pressure for 8 minutes with the valve sealed. When the time has run out, turn off and allow for natural pressure release.
Take off the lid and remove cinnamon stick.
Use an immersion blender until mixture becomes smooth. You could also use a food processor or a blender filled to no more than half full.
Turn Instant Pot to sauté and push the adjust button to LESS. Simmer until thickened to desired consistency – approximately 15-30 minutes.
Turn off and let apple butter cool completely.
Store in an air tight container.
Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 6 months.