Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples (Print version)

Tender apple slices infused with warm cinnamon and sweetness, cooked quickly for a delightful topping or standalone 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 tbsp maple syrup or honey

04 - 1/4 cup water or apple juice

05 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

06 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

09 - Pinch of salt

01 - Peel, core, and slice apples into uniform 1/2-inch wedges for even cooking.

02 - Arrange apple slices in the Instant Pot insert, spreading them evenly.

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 - Scatter butter pieces across the surface of the apples.

06 - Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.

07 - Allow natural pressure release for 3 minutes, then carefully quick-release remaining steam.

08 - Stir in vanilla extract. For a thicker syrup, use Sauté mode and simmer gently for a few minutes while stirring.

09 - Serve warm as a standalone dessert or as a topping for oatmeal, pancakes, or ice cream.

01 -

They taste like you spent all day simmering them but they're ready in under 20 minutes
The Instant Pot creates this perfect tender texture that still holds its shape beautifully

02 -

Different apples behave differently, so if you're using softer varieties like Red Delicious, reduce the cook time to 1 minute
That natural pressure release time is actually doing some of the cooking, so do not skip it

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If your apples seem too dry, add another tablespoon of water before pressure cooking
For a festive twist, add a drop of almond extract along with the vanilla