Instant Pot Baked Apples

Step 1

Pour 1 1/2 cups of water in the inner liner of the Instant Pot. Add a trivet with handles or a steamer basket.

Step 2

Wash well and after that core the apples, leaving the bottom intact for the filling in. Make a well, that will hold the filling, by scooping some of the flesh.

Step 3

In a small now mix the butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, walnuts, and raisins together. Fill the apples with the mixture, distributing evenly between the 4 apples.

Step 4

Arrange the apples on the trivet in the pressure cooker.

Step 5

Lock the lid and point the steam release knob to the Sealing position.

Step 6

Press the Pressure for 7 minutes, followed by a 5 minutes Natural Pressure Release, after which release any remaining pressure manually. If the apples are a bit firm, pressure cook for 2 more minutes.

Step 7

Open the lid and use tongs to transfer the apples to serving plates. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.