Instant Pot Applesauce
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Instant Pot Applesauce
Description
The Instant Pot Applesauce recipe combines peeled or unpeeled apple chunks with apple cider (or water), cinnamon, and lemon juice, sealing them in a pressure cooker and cooking under high pressure for six minutes. This method softens the apples quickly. After release of pressure, an immersion blender is used to purée the mixture to the texture you prefer—either smooth or slightly chunky. Additional cinnamon may be added to adjust the spice level according to taste.
The resulting applesauce is warm, aromatic with cinnamon, and balanced by lemon juice’s acidity. The texture varies by blending preference, suitable as a snack, dessert, or accompaniment for breakfast items. The ability to leave peel on simplifies preparation and provides extra fiber.
Taste-testing after blending lets you tailor seasoning and sweetness. The use of apple cider instead of water adds mild apple flavor, but water can be substituted. This recipe suits home cooks with an Instant Pot aiming for a fresh applesauce without prolonged cooking.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs apple 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.
Notes
- Peeling apples is optional; unpeeled apples yield added texture and nutrients.
- Use an immersion blender to purée to your preferred texture; for chunkier sauce, mash instead with a potato masher.
- Taste and adjust cinnamon or sweetener as needed, depending on apple tartness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 122IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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