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Instant Pot Applesauce

from kristineskitchenblog.com
This Instant Pot Applesauce is a delicious way to use fresh apples! It has bright, sweet apple flavor and a touch of cinnamon. This simple recipe is an easy way to make homemade applesauce!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Inactive Time25 minutes
Total Time46 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 109kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 apples about 4 pounds, for the best flavor use a combination of sweet and tart apples*
  • ½ cup water use ¾ cup for 8 quart pot
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional, or to taste

Instructions

  • If desired, peel the apples. Then core them and chop into 1-inch pieces.
  • Combine apples, water and cinnamon (if using) in the Instant Pot inner pot. Stir.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and move the steam release valve to the sealing position. Cook at high pressure for 6 minutes. The Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to reach pressure and then the cook time will begin counting down.
  • Once the cook time ends, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. Then move the steam release valve to the venting position to allow any remaining steam to escape. Once the pin drops down, carefully open the Instant Pot lid.
  • Stir applesauce and use a potato masher or spoon, if desired, to break up the apples a bit more. If you like your applesauce smoother, you can use an immersion blender to puree it or pulse it in a countertop blender or food processor until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Taste applesauce and add optional flavorings as desired: a pinch of salt, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, more cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg. For sweeter applesauce, stir in a little honey, pure maple syrup or brown sugar.
  • Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

  • Sweet apples that are good for applesauce include Honeycrisp, Fuji, Golden Delicious and Gala. Tart apples that work well include Granny Smith and Braeburn.
  • If desired, you can stir in one or more of these optional flavorings, after cooking, to taste: a pinch of nutmeg, a pinch of salt, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, or a bit of honey, pure maple syrup or brown sugar (for sweeter applesauce).
  • Applesauce may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 days. Let cool before storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is only an estimate.
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