Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples (Printable Version)
Quick, tender apple slices infused with warm cinnamon and sweet maple glaze, ready in 20 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 6 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and sliced
→ Sweeteners
02 - 1/3 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
→ Liquids
04 - 1/4 cup water or apple juice
→ Spices
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
→ Other
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/2-inch wedges for even cooking.
02 - Place prepared apple slices into the Instant Pot insert.
03 - Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt evenly over the apples.
04 - Drizzle with maple syrup or honey if desired, then pour in water or apple juice.
05 - Distribute butter pieces evenly across the top of the apples.
06 - Close lid and set valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
07 - Allow natural pressure release for 3 minutes, then carefully quick-release remaining pressure.
08 - Open lid and stir in vanilla extract. For thicker syrup, use Sauté mode and simmer gently for a few minutes.
09 - Serve warm as a dessert, or use as topping for oatmeal, pancakes, or ice cream.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The Instant Pot creates that slow-cooked taste in under twenty minutes flat
- These apples work beautifully for breakfast dessert or as a sweet snack any time of day
02 -
- Natural release for those 3 minutes is crucial for the apples to finish cooking gently
- Thicker cuts of apple will need another minute or two to become perfectly tender
03 -
- Mix different apple varieties for a more complex flavor and texture
- For a thicker syrup always use the Sauté function at the end rather than increasing pressure cooking time