Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples are a warm and gooey brown sugar and cinnamon delight that is a perfect fall or winter dessert that can be eaten as is or used as a delicious apple cinnamon dessert topping.
Add one tablespoon lemon juice to a large bowl. Peel, core, and quarter the apples, then thinly slice. Toss slices in lemon juice as you work, then transfer everything to the Instant Pot.
Stir brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional maple syrup into the apples. In a small bowl, whisk cool water and cornstarch until smooth, then pour into the Instant Pot and stir to combine thoroughly.
Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing. Select manual pressure cooking for 10 minutes when using crisp apples or 5 minutes for softer apples. Allow natural release for 5 minutes.
Carefully move the valve to venting to release remaining pressure. Open the lid, directing steam away from your face and hands. Stir apples, then serve over pound cake, ice cream, or with whipped cream.