Description
A delicious and easy recipe for homemade apple cinnamon sauce using Granny Smith apples, perfect for desserts or toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Granny Smith apples
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Begin by peeling, coring, and slicing your Granny Smith apples into ½-inch pieces. Toss them with lemon juice in a bowl to keep them nice and fresh.
- Transfer the sliced apples to your Instant Pot. Mix in dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and maple syrup, ensuring even coverage for a delightful flavor.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cornstarch with a little water to form a smooth slurry. Pour this into the Instant Pot, stirring well to avoid lumps and ensure thickening.
- Secure the lid on your Instant Pot, making sure the valve is sealed. Set to high pressure and cook for just 1 minute.
- Once the cooking time is up, perform a quick release of the pressure. Gently stir the apples, mixing in that luscious syrup before serving.
Notes
- Other varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji can be used.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice is best.
- Dark brown sugar can be substituted with maple syrup.
- Adjust ground cinnamon based on preference.
- Omit ground nutmeg for milder taste.
- Select maple syrup or honey based on flavor preferences.
- Adjust water if receiving burn notice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg