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Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples with a Thick Brown Sugar Glaze

Published: Sep 24, 2018 · Modified: Mar 22, 2021 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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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.

Apple dessert recipes are easy to make in the Instant Pot. Instant Pot recipes save so much time in the kitchen!

A brown bowl filled with Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples and a sliced pound cake on a wooden cutting board.

Favorite Fall Apple Varieties

Fall is apple season and with so many apple varieties to choose from it is hard to pick just one apple variety that is my favorite.

I have a couple of apple varieties that I find myself reaching for time after time when I am shopping.

Gala apples are at the top of my list of favorite apple varieties.

I love serving Gala Apples with my Crock Pot Caramel Dip. Warning! Crock Pot Caramel Dip is addicting!

Along with Honeycrisp apples that I used to make this Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples recipe, I also love the crisp tart flavor of Granny Smith Apples.

Granny Smith apples are perfect with any apple dip recipe or on a Cheese Platter.

Pound Cake Topping Recipe

Pound Cake is one of those dessert cakes that tastes delicious but is improved with a sweet pound cake topping.

Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples are great served over a thick slice of buttery pound cake like a homemade Million Dollar Pound Cake.

Or you can buy a pound cake from the bakery to have on hand for a fast dessert when company stops by for coffee.

A dessert plate with a slice of buttery pound cake with Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples topping.

This Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples recipe can also be used for a quick and easy apple pie filling.

Fresh apple dessert recipe made in the Instant Pot collage photo

Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples are very fast to make in the Instant Pot when you take into account the time it takes to prepare the fresh apples and add all the ingredients to the Instant Pot to pressure cook.

From start to finish you could be serving this easy fall apple dessert recipe in 10 to 15 minutes.

Sliced Honeycrisp apples in the Instant Pot insert for Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples recipe.

Peel, core, and slice about 4 large apples and put them in the metal insert of the Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples ingredients in the Instant Pot insert.

Add the cornstarch and water slurry to the Instant Pot and use a wooden spoon or large mixing spoon to mix the ingredients in and cover all of the apple slices.

The cornstarch and water will act as a thicker and thicken the brown sugar, cinnamon, and maple syrup and give the Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples a thick glaze that will cling to the apple slices.

Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples ingredients mixed in with sliced apples before cooking.

Cook the sliced apples with the spicy cinnamon, brown sugar, and maple syrup (if using).

Check out the thick and rich cinnamon and brown sugar glaze that sticks to those apple slices.

Instant Pot Cinnamon Brown Sugar Glazed Apple Slices that have been cooked in the Instant Pot

How To Make Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 4 large Honeycrisp apples, sliced ( about 8 cups of sliced apples. If using a different variety of apple you may need to increase the amount of water to ½ cup)
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons of ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
  • ⅓ cup cool water (see note below)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. Place one tablespoon of lemon juice into a large bowl.
  2. Peel each apple and remove the seeds and core. Cut the apple into four pieces and slice each piece of apple with a sharp paring knife. Add the apple slices to the bowl of lemon juice, tossing them to cover with the juice. Repeat with each remaining apple.
  3. Once you are finished slicing the apples add the apple slices with the lemon juice into the Instant Pot.
  4. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and maple syrup if using to the Instant Pot. Toss the apple slices with a spoon.
  5. In a small bowl mix the cool water with the cornstarch until lump free. Pour into the Instant Pot and stir to combine well.
  6. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is in the sealing position.
  7. Press the manual button and set the time to 5 minutes for apples that are crisp and 10 minutes for apple slices that are softer.
  8. Once the Instant Pot has finished pressure cooking allow the steam to release naturally for 5 minutes.
  9. Push the valve to the venting position to allow any steam to escape. Open the Instant Pot allowing the heat and any steam to escape away from your face or hand.
  10. Mix the Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples and serve.
Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples recipe with a thick brown sugar glaze in a serving bowl.

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How To Serve Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples

  • Use Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples as a pound cake topping
  • Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples can be served warm on their own.
  • Serve a large spoonful of Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples over a bowl of vanilla ice cream.
  • Use Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples as pie filling.
  • Top pancakes or waffles with warm Cinnamon Apples

Helpful tips for making Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples

  • Lemon juice prevents the apples from browning and also brightens the flavor of all fresh fruit recipes.
  • Peel one apple at a time, coring and slicing it, then adding the sliced apples to the bowl of lemon juice and tossing with each addition to prevent the peeled apples from browning.
  • Crisp apple varieties like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith or Gala apples are the best apple variety to use for cooked apple recipes like Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples.

Tips for avoiding the Instant Pot Burn Notice with this recipe

Please read the recipe notes section for tips on cooking cinnamon apples in the Instant Pot.

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Print the Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples recipe below

Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples recipe with a thick brown sugar glaze in a serving bowl.

Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Here is an apple dessert recipe that can be make in less than 20 minutes with your favorite apple variety. Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples Recipe is a warm and delicious fall apple recipe that can be served on its own, used as a pound cake topping, as an apple cake filling or as an apple pie filling. This easy apple recipe can be used in many way.
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Prep Time 8 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Natural Release 5 mins
Total Time 18 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 192 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 4 large large Honeycrisp apples (see notes)
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons of ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup optional
  • ⅓ cup cool water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
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Instructions 

Prep the apples

  • Place one tablespoon of lemon juice into a large bowl.
  • Peel each apple and remove the seeds and core. Cut the apple into four pieces and slice each piece of apple with a sharp paring knife.
  • Add the apple slices to the bowl of lemon juice, tossing them to cover with the juice. Repeat with each remaining apple.
  • Once you are finished slicing the apples add the apple slices with the lemon juice into the Instant Pot.

Pressure Cook

  • Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and maple syrup (if using) to the Instant Pot. Toss the apple slices with a spoon.
  • In a small bowl mix the cool water with the cornstarch until lump free. Pour into the Instant Pot and stir to combine well.
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is in the sealing position.
  • Press the manual button and set the time to 10 minutes for apples that are crisp and 5 minutes for apple slices that are softer.
  • Once the Instant Pot has finished pressure cooking allow the steam to release naturally for 5 minutes.
  • Push the valve to the venting position to allow any steam to escape. Open the Instant Pot allowing the heat and any steam to escape away from your face or hand.
  • Mix the Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples before serving
  • Serve the cinnamon apples over pound cake, ice cream or in a bowl topped with whipped cream.

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Recipe Expert Tips

  • Amount of sliced apples: I used 8 cups of sliced apples. If using a different variety of apple you may need to increase the amount of water to ½ a cup)
  • I used the Instant Pot Duo 6 quart. If you are using a newer model or a Lux model increase the amount of water to 1 cup to prevent the Instant Pot Burn Notice.
  • Apple varieties: I used Honeycrisp apples for this recipe. Honeycrisp is a juicy apple variety. If you are using a less juicy apple variety you may need to adjust the amount of water using in this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Bowl | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Sharon

    April 09, 2022 at 1:53 pm

    I just found this and it looks perfect. I was thinking of making up a lot and putting it in jars to waterbath at 15 or 20 minutes. Is that a good idea?

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      April 10, 2022 at 11:38 pm

      Hi Sharon

      This recipe is not safe to can.

      Reply
  2. Stacy Brush

    March 22, 2019 at 11:55 pm

    Best Cinnamon Apples EVER! I use Granny Smith because we prefer tart apples. They are always a huge hit!! Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe!!

    Reply
  3. Sage

    March 17, 2019 at 2:38 pm

    5 stars
    I don't typically leave comments, but I had to for this recipe. This is now my official go to recipe for apple filling. It is seriously amazing...and I plan on even giving in Mason Jars for Gifts...it is that good. I followed your recipe using the Granny Smith apples (that's all I had on hand) and just mixed the cornstarch in 2/3 cup water, cooked for 8 min...it was perfect. Thank you, for a terrific recipe!

    Reply
  4. Barbara Buchler

    February 26, 2019 at 4:51 pm

    I also wondered about the pressure cooker coming up to pressure with so little liquid used. Mine says a minimum of 1 cup of liquid, and I've gotten errors when I don't allow for that. Since I'm using Gala apples I will add add'l liquid on top as well. I'm hoping them come out okay.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      February 26, 2019 at 8:38 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Barbara

      I am finding that the newer Instant Pots will need more liquid. I have the 6 quart Duo and have never had a problem.

      Reply
  5. Kathleen Abbas

    January 21, 2019 at 3:34 pm

    There’s a great recipe and it tastes wonderful. I don’t think you’re going to cook it in an Insta pot with no more moisture than that. Followed your directions exactly and the burn beeped started in less than a minute. Had to stop and just use the sauté function. There is definitely not enough water to bring topressure cook in the Insta pot

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      March 23, 2019 at 10:50 pm

      Kathleen

      Sorry, you're having a problem with the burn notice. This seems to be an issue with the newer models of Instant Pot. I have made this recipe in the 6-quart Duo and the IP-Lux model and have never had a problem. You might want to read my Instant Pot Burn Notice post for more info.

      Reply
  6. Pam Nuttleman

    January 13, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    I tried this recipe but kept getting a burn message as the sugary syrup was sticking to the bottom of the pan - what did I do wrong - I'm a beginner!!!!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      March 23, 2019 at 10:51 pm

      Hi Pam

      Sorry to hear you are having a problem. No worries some Instant Pots are more sensitive. You can read my Instant Pot Burn Notice post for more info.

      Reply
  7. Valerie Smith

    December 04, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    I made this today and it was delicious. I did have trouble getting the IP to come to pressure, so I just added about 1/2 cup of water on top of the mixture, without stirring it in. This fixed that problem. I also added some butter to the recipe. It is delicious and easy. Thanks.

    Reply
  8. Jill

    October 21, 2018 at 4:04 pm

    Have you ever made a lot of these and froze them?

    Reply
  9. Jolina

    September 29, 2018 at 8:00 pm

    5 stars
    Cinnamon and apples are perfect together! These are great over vanilla ice cream. Or oatmeal. Or anything really 🙂

    Reply
  10. Marisa Franca

    September 29, 2018 at 10:56 am

    5 stars
    I don't have an Instant Pot and your apple recipes make me want to run out and get one ASAP. I'm going to have to pin this recipe for when I unearth our Slow Cooker. It's somewhere in storage waiting for us to find a kitchen for it. I bet when the apples are cooking the house smells wonderful. Forget those scented candles -- this is the real thing!!

    Reply
  11. Denise

    September 28, 2018 at 8:56 am

    5 stars
    I did not think of doing apples in the Instant Pot....genius! My hubby's family loves cinnamon apples but yours sound much more decadent and delicious. I'm going to try this for the weekend for my mother in law!

    Reply
  12. Veena Azmanov

    September 26, 2018 at 9:59 am

    5 stars
    I love cinnamon apples. My kids have it every year warm cinnamon apples topped with ice cream in winter. Nothing beats that taste of fresh cinnamon and apples. This looks so good.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      September 26, 2018 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      Veena

      Thanks! It is very good on vanilla ice cream.

      Reply
  13. Gloria

    September 26, 2018 at 9:24 am

    5 stars
    I don't have an Instant Pot, but I do have a pressure cooker and a slow cooker. I know I can adapt this recipe for sure. Apple season is in full swing. This is a great recipe for so many applications. Perfect for fall desserts.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      September 26, 2018 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      Gloria yes you can very easily use a crock pot to make this recipe.

      Reply

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