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    Home > Side Dish > Instant Pot Applesauce

    Instant Pot Applesauce

    Last updated August 26, 2021. Originally posted August 26, 2021 By Jyothi Rajesh Leave a Comment

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    Instant pot applesauce is easy and fast version of homemade applesauce.  This naturally sweetened applesauce needs 5 ingredients and will be ready in less than 30 minutes. Make it smooth or keep it chunky, it’s all the way delicious with amazing fall flavors.

    easy and fast homemade applesauce in bowl
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    • Ingredients needed
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    • Tips to make best homemade instant pot applesauce
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    • 📋RECIPE: Instant Pot Applesauce

    Pressure cooker applesauce recipe

    1. Homemade applesauce recipe is a fall favorite!

    2. With bounty of apples available it’s perfect to make homemade applesauce.

    3. Store bought applesauce is loaded with sugar, jam-like and don’t even taste good. Fresh homemade applesauce recipe always scores!

    4. You can make it smooth or chunky, you choose!

    5. All you need is just 5 ingredients.

    6. In less than 30 minutes homemade applesauce can be made in instant pot.

    7. You can make it unsweetened or sweetened, both are delicious!

    8. Instant pot applesauce is a great fall snack. Can be served as dessert too!

    9. It tastes amazing, almost like the inside of apple pie.

    Ingredients needed

    Here’s what you’ll need-

    • 4 Granny Smith’s apples
    • 4 Honeycrisp apples
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 cup water
    all ingredients for applesauce

    Apples– use a mix of Granny Smith’s and Honey crisp apples. Pick apples that are naturally sweet so no added sugar is needed. I like a mix of any of these – Granny Smith’s apples, Gala, Honey crisp, Fuji, Golden delicious, Ambrosia apples.

    Cinnamon powder– to enhance the flavor and taste.

    Fresh lemon juice– use freshly squeezed lemon juice. Lemon juice will keep apples from discolouring. Avoid bottled lemon juice.

    How to make applesauce in instant pot

    step by step picture collage of how to make instant pot applesauce
    1. Peel, core and dice apples. I used Granny Smith’s and Honey crisp apples.
    2. Add water, cinnamon powder, freshly squeezed lemon juice and diced apples in instant pot.
    3. Give it a stir so cinnamon and lemon juice coats the apple.
    4. Select “HIGH PRESSURE” with timer set to 8 minutes.
    5. Note: Instant pot takes time to build pressure before it begins cooking. Consider the extra time that is needed while cooking.
    6. Once cooking time is finished QUICK RELEASE pressure immediately. Wait for all pressure to be released before opening the lid.
    7. Open lid.
    8. Using a wooden spoon or spatula mash it. You can make it smooth or chunky the way you like it.
    9. If you like smooth homemade instant pot applesauce use hand blender and blend until smooth.
    10. Serve warm or chilled.
    creamy applesauce cooked in instant pot

    Tips to make best homemade instant pot applesauce

    1. You can keep apples as chunky as you can or dice it small.
    2. If you like chunky applesauce, pressure cook for 4 minutes. For smooth applesauce cook for 8 minutes.
    3. Instant pot applesauce is naturally sweet. If you like sweetened version you can add brown sugar, granular sugar or even honey will work.
    4. Homemade applesauce can be canned or frozen for longer storage.
    easy and fast homemade applesauce in bowl

    FAQS

    What apples to use?

    Use a mix of Granny Smith’s and Honey crisp apples. Pick apples that are naturally sweet so no added sugar is needed. I like a mix of any of these – Granny Smith’s apples, Gala, Honey crisp, Fuji, Golden delicious, Ambrosia apples.

    How to store homemade applesauce?

    Store homemade applesauce in air tight container in fridge. It keeps for up to 2 weeks in refrigerator.
    For longer storage can the applesauce or freeze it.

    How to make applesauce if I don’t have instant pot?

    You can easily make homemade applesauce on stove top or crock pot if you have.

    To make on stove top – add all ingredients to large pot, cook on medium heat until apples are softened. Mash it with potato masher or use hand blender until smooth.

    To make in crock pot – add all ingredients to crock pot. Cook on low for 4-6 hours with occasional stirring. Mash it to your desired consistency.

    Can I freeze instant pot applesauce?

    Yes sure you can. Pack homemade applesauce in freezer friendly bags and freeze it. Frozen applesauce keeps for months.

    How to use instant pot applesauce?

    Applesauce is great on it’s own. We love it as snack, even as dessert.
    You can also serve as-
    A spread on toast
    Stir it with your oatmeal
    These are perfect to be included in baking muffins
    Top is on waffles or pancakes
    Use it in smoothies

    creamy applesauce cooked in instant pot

    MORE APPLE RECIPES:

    • Instant pot apple cider
    • Apple nachos
    • Homemade apple fritters
    • Cinnamon apples
    • Apple enchiladas

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    creamy applesauce
    easy and fast homemade applesauce in bowl

    📋RECIPE: Instant Pot Applesauce

    Instant pot applesauce is easy and fast version of homemade applesauce. This naturally sweetened applesauce needs only 5 ingredients and will be ready in less than 30 minutes. Make it smooth or keep it chunky, it’s all the way delicious with amazing fall flavors.
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    Course: Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 96kcal
    Author: Jyothi Rajesh

    Ingredients

    • 4 Granny Smith’s apples
    • 4 Honeycrisp apples
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions

    • Peel, core and dice apples. I used Granny Smith’s and Honey crisp apples.
    • Add water, cinnamon powder, freshly squeezed lemon juice and diced apples in instant pot.
    • Give it a stir so cinnamon and lemon juice coats the apple.
    • Select “HIGH PRESSURE” with timer set to 8 minutes.
    • Note: Instant pot takes time to build pressure before it begins cooking. Consider the extra time that is needed while cooking.
    • Once cooking time is finished QUICK RELEASE pressure immediately. Wait for all pressure to be released before opening the lid.
    • Open lid.
    • Using a wooden spoon or spatula mash it. You can make it smooth or chunky the way you like it.
    • If you like smooth homemade instant pot applesauce use hand blender and blend until smooth.
    • Serve warm or chilled.

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    Notes

    1. You can keep apples as chunky as you can or dice it small.
    2. If you like chunky applesauce, pressure cook for 4 minutes. For smooth applesauce cook for 8 minutes.
    3. Instant pot applesauce is naturally sweet. If you like sweetened version you can add brown sugar, granular sugar or even honey will work.
    4. Homemade applesauce can be canned or frozen for longer storage.
     
    Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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