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Easy Applesauce
This easy applesauce is made by cooking peeled, chopped apples with water, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt in an Instant Pot until soft. The result is a lightly spiced, smooth or chunky applesauce depending on mashing preferences, suitable for eating fresh or storing.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
89 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 lbs apple peeled, seeded, and chopped (I use Granny Smith and Honeycrisp
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Add the chopped apples, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine. Put the lid on the Instant Pot, make sure the pressure knob is in the sealing position. Select the Manual function and high pressure and adjust time to 5 minutes.
- When it beeps, let the steam release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully use the quick release valve to release the remaining pressure. Use caution, the steam is hot!
- Remove the lid and stir the applesauce with a wooden spoon.
- You can use a potato masher to break up the applesauce or if you want really smooth applesauce you can puree the applesauce with an immersion blender or blender.
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Notes
- The applesauce can also be prepared in a slow cooker or on the stovetop if you prefer those methods.
- Store the applesauce in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Use a potato masher for chunky applesauce or blend for a smoother texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
89kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
182mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
92IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 92IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.