8-Minute Instant Pot Applesauce for Fall Perfection
Make homemade applesauce in your Instant Pot with minimal effort. This recipe uses fresh apples, cinnamon, and a touch of sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds apples (mix of sweet and tart), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup or sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
- Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining steam.
- Use a fork or potato masher to mash the apples to your desired consistency. For smoother applesauce, use an immersion blender.
- Let cool before serving or storing in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- You can freeze applesauce for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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