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Apple Butter
So before the fall season comes to an end, it’s time to take all the apples from orchard picking or local farmer’s market visits to make a big batch of homemade apple butter!
For this recipe, I visited Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge, Georgia and chose a combination of Crimson Crisp and Pink Lady for this recipe. If you don’t have an orchard to visit or not sure what type of apple works well for apple butter, you want to look for something sweet, not tart like: gala, jonagold, Mcintosh, honeycrisp, fuji or evercrisp.
Get all the fall feels with this homemade Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe!
If you can’t already tell by the amount of apple recipes on the blog or through my social media, I am mildly obsessed with apples! There is nothing like biting into a honeycrisp after a workout or eating homemade chicken salad and getting a sweet apple crunch in every bite!
So before the fall season comes to an end, it’s time to take all the apples from orchard picking or local farmer’s market visits to make a big batch of homemade apple butter!
For this recipe, I visited Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge, Georgia and chose a combination of Crimson Crisp and Pink Lady for this recipe. If you don’t have an orchard to visit or not sure what type of apple works well for apple butter, you want to look for something sweet, not tart like: gala, jonagold, Mcintosh, honeycrisp, fuji or evercrisp.
If you are wanting naturally sweet apple butter, then your best option is to choose these apple options within season as they are pretty sweet on their own and pack a major flavor! But in this recipe, I have added a natural sweetener like pure maple syrup in case you would like a tad bit more sweetness.
I love spreading my apple butter on homemade sourdough bread, cornbread muffins, waffles, pancakes, or even meats like pork chops. You can add it to your yogurt, kefir, smoothie, oatmeal - just about anything and everything!
I’m all about efficiency so I made this recipe using an Instant Pot. But if you don’t have an Instant Pot, crockpot or stove top will do just fine! You just want to make sure that the apples cook down enough until most of the liquid has evaporated. The process of cooking past the apple sauce stage, creates the smooth jam or butter like consistency, rather than applesauce.
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo to #fromtherootsblog on Instagram. We love seeing what you come up with!
Get all the fall feels with this homemade Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe!
Cook Time: 1.5-2 hrs | Prep Time: 10 min | Serving: 4 pints apple butter
Ingredients
4.5 - 5 lb apples, cored and diced (not peeled!)
1 Tbsp apple pie seasoning
1-2 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup pure maple syrup (depending on sweetness level)
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup filtered water
Directions
In a large bowl, place sliced and cored apples, seasonings, sweetener, lemon juice, vanilla extract and water and stir until well combined.
Transfer to your Instant Pot and secure the lid, seal the valve. Cook for 20 minutes on high pressure, then allow a full natural release. Remove the lid.
Using an immersion blender (or transfer batches in a regular blender), blend the contents until smooth. Taste test for desired sweetness/tart level. (i.e. want more tartness, add 1 tsp increments lemon juice, sweetness - 1 Tbsp increments of sweetener, spice - 1 tsp increments seasonings). Add the contents back into Instant Pot and press Saute. Allow to cook for 30-60 minutes while stirring frequently until the apple butter has thickened and darkened to desired consistency.
Press Cancel on the Instant Pot, then allow the apple butter to cool completely before transferring to large mason jars. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Freeze for up to 6 months. (Make sure you sharpie today’s date on the jar!)
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Veggie Beef Stew
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a fire kindling in the background, snuggled with your dog on the couch with a heavy blanket and warm bowl of stew in hand? Goals, right?
Well, I can’t promise the fire or the dog but what I can promise you is a super easy but satisfying bowl of veggie beef stew. If anything, as you prepare all the ingredients and throw it into an Instant Pot or slow cooker, you can chop up some wood and steal your neighbors dog if you want to get the full ambiance! Haha
Just like the ultimate fall scene, so is this recipe because while it may look rich and hearty (and it is) it’s actually super cheap to make!
Veggie Beef Stew - Super satisfying soup that is cozy-comfy when you are short on time. You can use either an Instant Pot or slow cooker. Gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and whole 30 friendly.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a fire kindling in the background, snuggled with your dog on the couch with a heavy blanket and warm bowl of stew in hand? Goals, right?
Well, I can’t promise the fire or the dog but what I can promise you is a super easy but satisfying bowl of veggie beef stew. If anything, as you prepare all the ingredients and throw it into an Instant Pot or slow cooker, you can chop up some wood and steal your neighbors dog if you want to get the full ambiance! Haha
Just like the ultimate fall scene, so is this recipe because while it may look rich and hearty (and it is) it’s actually super cheap to make!
Beef stew meat is usually the cheaper meat and the rest of the ingredients are fresh or frozen produce so another win! With that said, this recipe is perfect for that week day meal or when you are too tired to make something while costing you pennies to make.
And if you really want to level up the comfort, serve with fresh sourdough bread or gluten-free skillet cornbread.
If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo to #fromtherootsblog on Instagram. We love seeing what you come up with!
Veggie Beef Stew - Super satisfying soup that is cozy-comfy when you are short on time. You can use either an Instant Pot or slow cooker. Gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and whole 30 friendly.
Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serving: 6
Ingredients
1.5 lbs beef stew meat (or beef chuck roast cut into chunks)
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
3 stalks of celery, sliced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3-5 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb small potatoes, cubed
1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
1 cup green beans (fresh or frozen)
1 can (14 oz) fire roasted tomatoes (with liquid)
4 cups beef bone broth
2 tsp salt, pepper
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
Cooking fat of choice
Directions
Select “saute” on the Instant Pot and add 1 tbsp cooking oil (ie grass fed butter, coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil). Season meat with salt and pepper and add it to the Instant Pot - searing all sides of meat until it’s brown.
Cancel the “saute” setting and add the rest of the ingredients minus frozen peas and green beans to the pot and stir until combined.
Turn the setting to “pressure cook” or “stew” and set for 30 minutes or “high pressure” for 20 minutes. Once it’s done, allow 10 minutes for natural release before flipping to “venting” position to release any remaining pressure.
Press “cancel” then select the “saute” setting and add peas and green beans and cook for about 5-7 minutes.
Take bay leaf out, season with additional salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh thyme.
Notes
Don’t have an Instant Pot but have a slow cooker? You can still make this recipe! Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and set on low for 6-8 hours. Add the frozen green beans and peas 30 minutes before serving. Add more broth if needed.