Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

white bowls with oatmeal topped with chopped apple.

This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is made in the instant pot without the dreaded burn signal. Loaded with apples, walnuts and cinnamon, it is warm, cozy, ultra creamy, and is ready in under 30 minutes.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword apple cinnamon instant pot oatmeal, instant pot apple cinnamon oatmeal, instant pot oatmeal with apple, instant pot oatmeal with rolled oats

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings Servings

Calories 298kcal

Author Maria Doss

Equipment

instant pot

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 apples core removed and cut into chunks
1 cup old fashioned oats or rolled oats
2 cups water
½ to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 pinches salt
1 + ½ cups milk divided
¼ cup brown sugar or to taste
¼ cup chopped walnuts or as needed

Instructions

Heat instant pot to saute. When hot, add butter and let melt.
Tip: Butter not only enhances the flavor but also aids in preventing sticking by providing an additional layer of fat.
Add chopped apples and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add oats and continue sautéing for another minute. Press cancel, add water, ground cinnamon and salt. Stir well.
Tip - Toasting oats in butter adds a delicious nutty flavor and enhances the taste exponentially!
Pour 1 cup milk on top.
Tip- Gently pour 1 cup of milk on top without stirring. This step is crucial to prevent the dairy from directly contacting the base, which could lead to scorching.
Close and lock lid (making sure that valve is set to seal), cook on manual for 7 minutes. When cooking time is done, let instant pot be in warm mode for 10 minutes.
Release pressure (but turning valve to vent), open, add remaining milk (if needed), brown sugar and chopped walnuts. Stir and serve.

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Notes

Apples - I prefer to use Fuji, Honey crisp, Pink Lady, Jonagold or Granny Smith apples, but your favorite variety will work.

Instant Pot Size - This recipe has been tested in both 3-quart and 8-quart instant pots

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