Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples (Printable)
Warm, tender apple slices infused with cinnamon and sweetness, ready in minutes.
# What You 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 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 - Pinch of salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/2-inch thick wedges using a sharp knife and cutting board.
02 - Place apple slices in the Instant Pot insert. Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt evenly over the top. Drizzle with maple syrup or honey, then add water or apple juice.
03 - Distribute butter pieces evenly across the apple mixture.
04 - Close and lock the lid, ensuring the steam release valve is set to sealing. Select Manual or Pressure Cook mode on high pressure for 2 minutes.
05 - Allow natural pressure release for 3 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure by turning the valve to venting.
06 - Open the lid and gently stir in vanilla extract. For a thicker sauce, select Sauté mode and simmer 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- It transforms ordinary apples into something that tastes like it simmered all day
- The Instant Pot does all the work while you handle other things
- Works equally well as a dessert topping or breakfast upgrade
02 -
- Natural release for those 3 minutes is non-negotiable for the right texture
- Overcooking even by one minute turns these into applesauce instead of tender slices
- The syrup thickens nicely as it cools so do not over-reduce while cooking
03 -
- Mix apple varieties for more complex flavor instead of sticking to one type
- Start with less sweetener and add more after cooking since some apples are naturally sweeter