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Instant Pot Southern Cinnamon Apples Recipe

Instant Pot Southern Cinnamon Apples

Sweet, buttery apples with cinnamon and brown sugar, made the Southern soul food way in your Instant Pot! Whether you call them Instant Pot fried apples or baked apples, this quick recipe delivers tender, caramelized flavor in minutes, just like Grandma used to make.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Pressure Release Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 5
Calories: 288kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • Apple corer and slicer optional
  • Instant Pot electric pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water cold water, divided
  • 5-6 large apples
  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted or vegan butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ground
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Peel the apples and remove the seeds and core.
  • Slice the apples into one-quarter to half an inch thick slices. Thick slices are best to prevent the apples from becoming mushy. For ease, use an apple slicer and corer.
  • Open the Instant Pot lid and pour in 1 cup of water, the apples, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In a small bowl, mix the remaining cold water with the cornstarch until it's free of lumps.
  • Pour the cornstarch mixture into the Instant Pot.
  • Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine the ingredients.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid, ensuring that the valve is in the sealing position, and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
  • When the cooking time is finished, allow for a natural pressure release for at least 4 minutes.
  • To open the Instant Pot lid, move the valve to 'venting' and manually release any remaining pressure, if necessary. Then, serve warm, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg

❤️ Why trust this recipe?

Created + tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that don’t sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions — measurements, timing, and techniques are written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda. Make-it-your-way guidance included, so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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