5.0 from 3 votes
Instant Pot Applesauce
Imagine the quintessence of autumn captured in a jar: that's what you get with this Instant Pot Applesauce recipe. In less than 30 minutes, experience the transformative alchemy of apples into a luscious, spoonable delight with customizable sweetness and spice.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
NPR Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 167 kcal
Course:
Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 medium apples such as Gala, Honeycrisp or Golden Delicious or a mix
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Start by washing the apples, then peel, core, and cut them into quarters.
- Place the cut apples into the Instant Pot, then add the water, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and salt.
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the vent to "sealing". Select the "Manual" setting and adjust the cooking time to 5 minutes on high pressure.
- Once the cooking time is up, allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally for 20 minutes.
- After the pressure has been fully released, open the lid and use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash or puree the apples to your desired consistency. If the applesauce is too watery, you can use the "Sauté" function to cook off some of the extra liquid, stirring frequently.
- Let the applesauce cool, then transfer it to an airtight container. It can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, or you can freeze it for longer storage.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- ½
- 1 serving is approximately ½ cup.
- Apple Variety: You can use a mix of apple varieties like Gala, Honeycrisp, or Golden Delicious to add depth of flavor. Tart apples like Granny Smith can also be added for a tangy twist.
- Sugar Adjustments: Feel free to adjust the sugar according to the sweetness of your apples or personal preference. You can also use alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
- Optional Cinnamon: The ground cinnamon is optional but highly recommended for that extra warmth and flavor. You can also experiment with other spices like nutmeg or allspice.
- Consistency: For a smoother applesauce, use an immersion blender. If you prefer a chunkier texture, a potato masher will do the trick.
- Storing: This applesauce keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months; just leave some space at the top of your container for expansion.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
247mg
(7%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
124IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 124IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.