Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples (Print View)
Tender warm apple slices with cinnamon and brown sugar, ready in 20 minutes for dessert or breakfast.
# Ingredient List:
→ Produce
01 - 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
→ Sweeteners
02 - 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
→ Liquids
04 - 1/4 cup water or apple juice
→ Spices
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Other
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 pinch salt
# How to Make:
01 - Peel, core, and slice apples into uniform 1/2-inch wedges for even cooking.
02 - Arrange apple slices in the Instant Pot insert.
03 - Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt evenly over the apples.
04 - Drizzle maple syrup or honey over the top, then pour in water or apple juice.
05 - Distribute butter pieces across the apple mixture.
06 - Seal the lid and set vent to sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
07 - Allow natural pressure release for 3 minutes, then carefully quick-release remaining steam.
08 - Open lid and stir in vanilla extract. For thicker consistency, use Sauté mode for 2-3 minutes. Serve warm over oatmeal, pancakes, or ice cream.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in under 30 minutes with almost zero hands-on time
- The Instant Pot creates the most tender, evenly cooked apples every time
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- Natural release time is crucial—rushing it means undercooked apples
- The butter creates a syrup that thickens as it cools, so do not worry if it looks thin at first
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- Use a mix of apple varieties for more complex flavor
- For a thicker sauce, mash a few apple slices against the side of the pot after cooking