Instant Pot Applesauce
Make a batch of delicious apple sauce in less than 15 minutes in your Instant Pot. Made with simple ingredients, it's the perfect fall side dish. Vegan and gluten-free.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 lbs apples of your favorite apples, peeled (or unpeeled), cored and cut in chunks
- ½ cup apple cider or water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into the Instant Pot.
- Close the lid and set the valve to the "Sealing" position. Select the "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" setting and set the timer for 6 minutes.
- When the cooking time is up, carefully turn the valve to the "Venting" position for a quick release of pressure. Once the pin drops, it’s safe to open the lid.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the cooked apples to your preferred consistency.
- Taste the applesauce and stir in more cinnamon if desired.
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Notes
- You can either peel the apples or leave them unpeeled, it's totally down to your preference.
- If you prefer more chunky applesauce, you can mash the cooked apples with a potato masher or just blender less with the immersion blender.
- Taste the applesauce and adjust the seasoning to your likening. You may need to add more sweetener depending on the tartness of the apples.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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