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Instant Pot Applesauce

Chelsea Plummer | Mae's Menu
This easy Instant Pot Applesauce is cozy, naturally sweet, and ready in minutes. Made with real apples, cinnamon, and a splash of lemon juice, it’s smoother, fresher, and way more flavorful than store-bought — the perfect fall snack for the whole family.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Pressurizing 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 130 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs mixed apples peeled, cored, and cut into large chunks (about 8 large apples or 9 cups of chunks; Cosmic Crisp, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala all work well)
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons organic cane sugar optional
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Place the apple chunks, water, cane sugar (if using), lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg in the Instant Pot and stir to combine.
  • Secure the lid and cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes.
  • When the cooking cycle is complete, quick-release the pressure.
  • Remove the lid and mash the apples with a potato masher for a chunky texture, or use an immersion blender for a smoother consistency.
  • Enjoy warm, or let the applesauce cool to room temperature before serving or refrigerating.

Notes

Storage Directions
  • Storing: Keep applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing: Freeze in individual portions or containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
  • Reheating: Warm gently in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through — or enjoy it cold straight from the fridge!
Recipe Pro-Tips
  • Use a mix of apples. Combining sweet and tart varieties gives your applesauce balanced flavor — not too sugary, not too tangy.
  • Mash to your perfect texture. Go chunky with a potato masher or smooth with an immersion blender — either way, you control the consistency.
  • Adjust the sweetness. I add sugar from the start if I know I want a sweeter sauce. For a no-sugar version, simply leave it out — or taste the sauce before mashing and stir in sugar to taste.
  • Don’t skip the lemon juice. It brightens the flavor and keeps the applesauce from turning brown.
  • Blend while warm. Warm apples puree more evenly, so grab your blender before the sauce cools.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 6gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword applesauce instant pot, instant pot applesauce recipe
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