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Two servings of Instant Pot Applesauce in white bowls

Instant Pot Applesauce (Easy + Delicious!)

5 from 2 votes
Emily Dixon, One Lovely Life
This cozy homemade applesauce made in the pressure cooker! It's easy, delicious, and great for beginners!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Steam Release: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
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Servings: 6 cups applesauce
Calories: 86kcal

Ingredients

FOR THE INSTANT POT APPLESAUCE:

  • 4 pounds apples about 8 large apples, cored and cubed (peel first, if desired!*)
  • 3/4 cup apple juice, apple cider, or water
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice if using water. Not needed if using cider/juice

ADDITIONAL FLAVORING OPTIONS - ONLY PICK 1!

  • 1-2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon chai spice
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • cinnamon-sugar
  • pure maple syrup
  • brown sugar

Instructions

  • Combine. Prep your apples and place them in the Instant Pot. Add any desired seasonings (cinnamon stick, spices). Pour apple juice or water over the apples and seasonings.
  • Secure the lid and double-check that the pressure valve is set to SEALING not VENTING.
  • Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer for 5 minutes. (It will take 14-15 minutes or so to come to pressure)
  • Naturally Release Pressure. Allow the pressure to naturally release about 20 minutes, then quick-release any remaining steam.
  • Mash or Puree. Use a potato masher to mash the applesauce for a more homestyle/chunky applesauce, or puree with an immersion blender (or working in batches in a regular blender) until smooth.
  • Taste and add additional seasonings/spices, or sweeten, to taste. Enjoy warm or chill and serve cold. Leftover applesauce will keep in a jar or airtight container in the fridge 5-7 days. Or, you can freeze it up to 2 months!

Notes

*Peel or Don't Peel. For super-smooth applesauce, you can peel your apples in advance. If you like an old-fashioned/chunky texture or plan to purée the applesauce, there's no need to peel them first! For texture-sensitive kids/adults, I recommend peeling the apples first.

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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chunky applesauce, homemade applesauce, instant pot applesauce, no sugar added applesauce, pressure cooker applesauce

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5(1/2) cup applesauce | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.8g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 5.2mg | Potassium: 171.8mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 17.6g | Vitamin C: 7.7mg | Calcium: 9.1mg

Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.

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