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.
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
You can keep apples as chunky as you can or dice it small.
If you like chunky applesauce, pressure cook for 4 minutes. For smooth applesauce cook for 8 minutes.
Instant pot applesauce is naturally sweet. If you like sweetened version you can add brown sugar, granular sugar or even honey will work.
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.