Carefully scoop out the core of each washed Apple going no more than 3/4 of the way down (just passed the seeds). You can use a melon ball tool to do this easily.

Turn the Apple upside down and carefully make slices starting 1/4 of the way down. (see video for details)

Mix together the filling: melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and oats.

Pour water into the inner pot of your instant pot and place your trivet with a pan or steamer basket on top of the water.

Using your melon ball tool or a small spoon fill each apple well with the oat mixture. As you fill each apple, place on your pan or steamer basket

Making sure the sealing ring is properly placed, close your lid and vent

SET INSTANT POT TO LOW PRESSURE

Set to manual for 1 minute  (time chart for larger apples in blog post notes)

When the timer goes off do a Quick Pressure Release immediately, but leave the lid CLOSED for 5 minutes. 

As an optional step, you can broil the cooked apples to crisp the oats.  Using an air fryer lid or your oven broil cooked apples for one to two minutes until desired crispness.

Open the lid and use tongs to remove each apple carefully and serve with your favorite toppings