If you’re looking for an easy and delicious way to make cranberry sauce, look no further than your Instant Pot! This 4-ingredient recipe is simple and quick, perfect for those busy holiday weekends.

Best of all, the end result is a sweet and tart sauce that pairs perfectly with everything from turkey to ham. Give it a try this year!

We are all about easy recipes – especially for the holidays! You will LOVE this easy Instant Pot cranberry sauce – everyone will be asking you for the recipe! This is one of our favorite uses for an electric pressure cooker during the holiday season.

One of the best parts of the holiday season is the traditional food that seems to only make its way around during the months of November or December.

To me, no Thanksgiving dinner is complete without cranberry sauce. Leftover cranberry sauce is also so so good in classic post-Thanksgiving dinner turkey sandwiches.

This is the best cranberry sauce is – and it’s really one of those fool-proof recipes that is a show stopper. It is great because it’s quick, easy and it gives you time to work on other Thanksgiving dinner prep things your busy schedule requires of you.

Just put all of the ingredients in the pot, cook for a few minutes, mash up the cranberries and saute it for a few more minutes and you’re done. It features fresh cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, and some sugar. Pressure cooker cranberry sauce will definitely become a staple in your holiday celebrations!

In a rush? Check out our tips on how to make canned cranberry sauce taste homemade.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cranberries, washed and dried
• 3/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup sugar 
• Cinnamon and nutmeg (about 1 teaspoon of each)

Instructions

1. Place cranberries, water, sugar, and cinnamon and nutmeg in the Instant Pot.
2. Set Instant Pot to two minutes of manual high pressure – make sure it is turned to the sealing position.
3. Once the timer goes over, do five minutes of natural pressure release and switch the venting to position to quick release the remaining pressure.
4. Mash up the cranberries until desired consistency.
5. Turn Instant Pot to low saute and let boil/simmer for a few minutes, stirring the entire time with a wooden spoon.
6. Remove from Instant Pot and let cool. If it cools to room temperature, you’ll need to remix it if it becomes to solid.

Why do we eat Cranberry Sauce at Thanksgiving?

Did you know that cranberries are one of only three commercially-produced fruits that are native to North America? Although they wouldn’t have had sweetened cranberries like we enjoy today, it is believed that the Pilgrims and the Native Americans would have eaten this at the first Thanksgiving feast back in the 1600s.

Native Americans started making cranberry sauce in the mid-to-late 1700s and it was simply made with sugar and water. They would accompany their game meat with cranberry sauce as we do now with Thanksgiving dinner. It has since become a staple Thanksgiving food for many families. You can learn more about the history of cranberry sauce HERE.

How to eat Cranberry Sauce with Thanksgiving food

This is completely up to you depending on how much you like cranberry sauce. Confession time… when I was younger, I hated cranberry sauce. I thought it was so weird when my family would eat it with their turkey or even by itself. However, I have since grown to really enjoy cranberry sauce that I almost eat it with everything on the Thanksgiving dinner plate.

Since the taste of cranberry sauce can be strong sometimes, I like to put a little bit of it on my fork and then scoop up some turkey and eat both together. It complements the turkey perfectly. It’s also quite good when you eat it with stuffing too. Some people also just eat it by itself like its own side dish. I’ve even heard of some people eating it with their mashed potatoes.

Let’s be honest though, your Thanksgiving plate is going to be stuffed and everything will end up mixing together. I think that’s the best part of the meal.

What to do with leftover Cranberry Sauce

There are so many good things about Thanksgiving that I love. Thanksgiving leftovers is definitely near the top of that list! I love putting leftover cranberry sauce in turkey sandwiches along with some mayonnaise, mustard and cheese.

Some other ideas include using it as jam on toast or bagels, mixing it with your yogurt or pairing it with leftover turkey meat. This website gives many more ideas that you can use so you don’t let that precious cranberry sauce go to waste.

4-Ingredient Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

Yield: 2 cups

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

This classic Thanksgiving side dish is simple and delicious. This Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce recipe adds sweetness to your favorite Thanksgiving food. There is nothing better than some delicious homemade cranberry sauce to round out your holiday meal.

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Ingredients

• 8 ounces cranberries, washed and dried
• 3/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• Cinnamon and nutmeg (about 1 teaspoon of each)

Instructions

1. Place cranberries, water, sugar, and the cinnamon and nutmeg in the Instant Pot.
2. Set Instant Pot to two minutes of manual high pressure.
3. Once the timer goes over, quick pressure release the pressure.
4. Mash up the cranberries until desired consistency.
5. Turn Instant Pot to low saute and let boil/simmer for a few minutes, stirring the entire time.
6. Remove from Instant Pot and let cool. If it cools long enough, you'll need to remix it if it becomes to solid.

What are some variations for this recipe?

You can add walnuts if you want. You can also use fresh orange juice or cranberry juice instead of water for a different taste. You can add an orange peel or orange zest for an extra dimension and make it taste way better than the canned stuff. A little bit of lemon juice can ask a bit of a zing, too.

Where can I buy cranberries?

Cranberries can be a seasonal option. During the holiday season, you can usually find them in most grocery stores in the fruit and vegetable aisle.

Can I decrease the amount of sugar in this recipe?

You can do this if you are wanting to cut back on the sugar. Cranberries can be tart, though, so make sure you don’t eliminate all of it!

When should I serve cranberry sauce?

It is most often served for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. It’s a delicious winter side dish, though, so you can easily serve it all winter lung with other easy meals.

Can I use a cinnamon stick instead of powdered cinnamon?

Yes, you could add one cinnamon stick to the pot instead of powdered cinnamon. Don’t forget to take it out!

How long does cranberry sauce last?

When placed in an air-ght container, you can put leftover cranberry sauce in the fridge for up to 10 to 14 days. You can also freeze it if you’d like.

Can I use canned cranberry sauce?

We don’t recommend using canned cranberry sauce for this recipe.

More Recipes You May Enjoy

• Instant Pot Peppermint Cheesecake
• Instant Pot Tuxedo Hot Chocolate
• Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Give this 4 ingredient instant pot cranberry sauce recipe a try for your next holiday meal! It’s so simple and straightforward, you can’t go wrong.

Your guests will be impressed with how delicious and homemade it tastes, without all the fuss.

So save yourself some time this holiday season and give this recipe a try. You’ll be glad you did!

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Simple Apple Butter Recipe for Instant Pot

Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe- If you are looking for an easy Instant Pot apple butter recipe, look no further!

This recipe is simple to follow and results in a delicious spreadable apple butter. Enjoy this sweet treat on toast, waffles, pancakes, or straight from the spoon!

Fall is fast approaching and this apple butter recipe is a must-have! This Instant Pot recipe is easy to follow and makes delicious apple butter that will serve as a tasty addition to any meal or treat.

The best part about this recipe is how easy it is. It requires gathering the ingredients and throwing them all into the instant pot. It does the dirty work for—leaving you with creamy apple butter that can be added to any grain, pastry, or dessert!

Ingredients

• 5 lbs apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla

Supplies

• Instant Pot
• Immersion Blender

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to Instant Pot.
2. Cook on manual high pressure for 12 minutes.
3. Let pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick pressure release the rest.
4. Once pressure has released, mash together the mixture until most of the chunks are gone.
5. Put on low saute for about thirty minutes, stirring every few minutes.
6. After 30 minutes, use an immersion blender to blender until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, go to the next step.
7. Let it reduce on low saute for another 45 minutes to an hour until it thickens and looks less like apple sauce.
8. Use the immersion blender one last time to get rid of any lingering chunks.
9. If you didn’t do the immersion blender step, wait for the sauce to cool and blend until smooth.

How To Make Apple Butter with an Instant Pot

Apples and a few common ingredients are all it takes to bring this all together. Apple Butter is a fun summer or fall preservative. If you haven’t made apple butter yet this year, this fall is the perfect time!

can you freeze apple butter?

Yes! Apple Butter is can be frozen (mason jars or ziplock baggies both work great). If sealed properly, you can store it for several months up to a year, then whip it out when you need it.

what pairs well with apple butter?

Aside from biscuits and toast, apple butter adds a delicious zing to many dishes. Try mixing it into cake mix, adding it to pancakes, or making apple butter cookies.

can apple butter be left out?

While apple butter’s sugar content does allow it be left out for a bit, it’s safest to refrigerate (and tastier that way!). Apple butter has a good shelf life in the cooler and will be good for at least a month.

Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe

Yield: 5 cups

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Apple butter is a delicious recipe that you can make that the whole family will enjoy. This Instant Pot Apple Butter recipe is sure to be a huge hit – it’s so easy to make and has amazing flavor!

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Ingredients

• 5 lbs apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• • 1/2 cup water
• • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• • 3/4 cup brown sugar
• • 1/4 cup white sugar
• • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• • 1/4 tsp salt
• • 1 tablespoon Vanilla

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to Instant Pot.
2. Cook on manual high pressure for 12 minutes.
3. Let pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick pressure release the rest.
4. Once pressure has released, mash together the mixture until most of the chunks are gone.
5. Put on low saute for about thirty minutes, stirring every few minutes.
6. After 30 minutes, use an immersion blender to blender until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, go to the next step.
7. Let it reduce on low saute for another 45 minutes to an hour until it thickens and looks less like apple sauce.
8. Use the immersion blender one last time to get rid of any lingering chunks.
9. If you didn't do the immersion blender step, wait for the sauce to cool and blend until smooth.

Why should I use an Instant Pot?

Instant Pots are perfect for recipes that take a long time because it takes just a fraction of the time compared to traditional means. Instant Pots are also helpful for cleaning! You only need to use one pot for all of your cooking needs, so only one pot gets dirty! It’s such a time saver, so you can do other important things around the house.

Can I leave the apple skins on?

You can keep the skins of the apple on if you’d like. The Instant Pot can soften the skins so the immersion blender can blend that up as well. It’s up to you.

Instant Pot Apple Butter

Yield: 12 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

I'm always on the lookout for new and interesting ways to use my Instant Pot, and this recipe for apple butter is a real winner! It's so easy to make and the end result is delicious. Apple butter is perfect on toast or biscuits, or you can even use it in recipes like apple pie. Give it a try - you won't be disappointed!

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Ingredients

• 5 lbs apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to Instant Pot.
2. Cook on manual high pressure for 12 minutes.
3. Let pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick pressure release the rest.
4. Once pressure has released, mash together the mixture until most of the chunks are gone.
5. Put on low saute for about thirty minutes, stirring every few minutes.
6. After 30 minutes, use an immersion blender to blender until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, go to the next step.
7. Let it reduce on low saute for another 45 minutes to an hour until it thickens and looks less like apple sauce.
8. Use the immersion blender one last time to get rid of any lingering chunks.
9. If you didn’t do the immersion blender step, wait for the sauce to cool and blend until smooth.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 164Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 55mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 5gSugar: 35gProtein: 1g

Other Recipes You May Enjoy

• What to Make in an Instant Pot
• Instant Pot Chocolate Banana Cake
• Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole

Now that you know how to make this delicious apple butter in your Instant Pot, will you give it a try? It’s so easy and the results are amazing! Let us know how it turns out for you or if you have any questions. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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