Easy Instant Pot Applesauce Recipe
This Instant Pot applesauce recipe is the quickest and easiest way to make a batch of healthy homemade applesauce. Made with just a handful of all-natural ingredients, the magic of the Instant Pot rapidly cooks the apples down and infuses them with their own natural sugars, capturing the essence of delicious apples in every spoonful! Unlike store-bought versions, homemade applesauce is not only free from added sugar and preservatives, but it also gives you full control over the ingredients, sweetness, and texture. Whether you enjoy it straight from the fridge, pair it with pork chops, drizzle it over pancakes, or use it as a healthier sweetener in oatmeal, this Instant Pot applesauce is a versatile and delicious delight!
Apples: I like to use a blend of Gala, Honeycrisp, and Golden Delicious apples. However, you can use any variety of apple you like. Other popular choices include Granny Smith and Fuji. Water: Helps to pressure cook the apples into a soft and mushy sauce. Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and rounds out the tartness of the apples. Lemon Juice: A touch of freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a bit of acidity that highlights the natural flavor of the apples. In a pinch, you can use apple cider vinegar. Ground Cinnamon: This is an optional ingredient that can be added for a layer of warm and comforting spice. Salt: Just a small pinch enhances the overall flavor.
This recipe is all about celebrating sheer simplicity! In under 30 minutes, you can take a sack of fresh apples and turn it into a batch of delicious homemade applesauce! To begin, wash the apples thoroughly. Then peel, core, and cut them into quarters. The pieces should all be about the same size for even cooking. Next, put the cut apples into your Instant Pot along with the water, sugar, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and salt. Now, close the lid of your Instant Pot and set the vent to the “sealing” position. Then select the “Manual” setting and cook the apples for 5 minutes on high pressure. When finished, allow the Instant Pot to release the pressure naturally for 20 minutes. After the pressure has naturally released, open the Instant Pot and then use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash or puree the apple mixture. If your applesauce seems a tad too watery, don’t worry! Just switch on the “Sauté” function and let it simmer, stirring frequently, until it reaches your desired thickness. Once mashed, let the applesauce cool down a bit and then transfer it to an airtight container. You can then store it in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Storage
You can store Instant Pot applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just let it thaw out overnight in the fridge before serving.
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