Description
Indulge in the warm, inviting aroma of homemade Instant Pot applesauce. This easy recipe captures the essence of fall with sweet, spiced apples that evoke childhood memories of cozy kitchens. Perfect as a snack, dessert, or side dish, this applesauce is not only delicious but also quick to prepare—ideal for busy families craving comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare your apples by peeling, coring, and chopping them into small chunks.
- Place the chopped apples into the Instant Pot. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and water.
- Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 8 minutes; ensure the valve is set to sealing.
- Once cooking is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before performing a quick release.
- Carefully open the lid and mash or blend the applesauce to your desired texture—smooth or chunky.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to jars or containers for storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - To prevent browning, toss apple chunks with lemon juice immediately after cutting. - Customize your applesauce by adding spices like nutmeg or mixing in other fruits like pears or berries.