Comments on: Homemade Apple Butter (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or Stovetop)

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:19:43 +0000

In reply to Steve Wilsher. Please let me know how you like it, Steve!

By: Steve Wilsher

Steve Wilsher — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:28:51 +0000

This looks intriguing but I am not a fan of cloves or nutmeg so I will probably leave those spices out and then being retired and there are only two of us I will either make 1/3 of the recipe.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:30:17 +0000

In reply to Sharlene H.. I'm so glad you liked it :)

By: Sharlene H.

Sharlene H. — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:49:35 +0000

Tried this recipe the other day for a October hang out and it was soooo good!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:51:13 +0000

In reply to April. Thanks so much, April! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

By: April

April — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:50:47 +0000

Thanks, Lynn, for the absolutely delicious Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe. I honestly couldn’t believe how super easy it was…and so fast! The hardest part was waiting for it to cool down so I wouldn’t burn the roof of my mouth! The molasses was optional, but we used it and boy did it add depth of flavor.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 23:15:48 +0000

In reply to Rick. Hi, Rick! It definitely adds a new dimension of flavor, but if you don't like molasses or don't have any, it's not absolutely required. I do prefer my apple butter with it, though.

By: Rick

Rick — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 03:11:05 +0000

This is the only apple butter recipe I’ve seen that calls for molasses (outside of what’s already on brown sugar). Does it give it a different flavor? It’s definitely peaked my interest. Thanks.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:21:46 +0000

In reply to David Artz.

Hi David– I’ve never made it that way, but if the Mennonites say that’s the way it works, I wouldn’t call their bluff!

By: David Artz

David Artz — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 15:00:52 +0000

My Mennonite cookbook says to use Apple cider…cook that down half then add apples etc. Is this correct !?!? I’m goin to make a 40 gal copper kettle full !!!!!!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 13:46:42 +0000

In reply to Angela B. In BBQ sauce?! That's a great idea!

By: Angela B

Angela B — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 19:21:08 +0000

I grew up with a mother from PA and a dad from NY but I was raised in FL and TN in the summers. They showed us many things to put it on and of course to cook with; such as: Biscuits, pancakes, donuts filling, ice cream toppers, pork chops, chicken, popcorn dip, yogurt, cottage cheese, fruit dip, oatmeal, layered between pound cake and my most favorite put it in BBQ sauce for a great flavor! There are so many more I could add but these are just a few of my favorites!