Instant Pot Applesauce
Quick and easy homemade applesauce in the Instant Pot, a mix of seasonal fall apples, cozy and warm with cinnamon and brown sugar.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 124kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds sweet apples, like Honeycrisp about 4 apples
- 1½ pounds tart apples, like Granny Smith about 4 apples
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice about juice from half a lemon
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Peel, core and cut apples into small chunks. Place in insert of Instant Pot.
- Add water and then lemon juice, toss to combine.
- Add cinnamon and brown sugar, toss to combine well.
- Seal and cook under high pressure for 5 minutes. Let naturally release for 15 minutes and then release any remaining pressure. Carefully open and remove lid.
- Use a handheld potato masher and mash and stir until sauce is at desired consistency. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for best flavor.
- You can add more cinnamon, up to 1 teaspoon. Keep in mind the flavor is more intense cooked under pressure.
- For a super smooth applesauce, use an immersion blender to process.
- Applesauce will keep in the refrigerator for a week to ten days, or freeze for up to 3 to 6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg