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Description
Quick and easy homemade applesauce made in your Instant Pot. A healthy, preservative-free recipe perfect for meal prep or a delicious snack.
Ingredients
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- 4 pounds apples (about 8–10 medium), peeled, cored, and quartered
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Place the quartered apples, water, cinnamon, and lemon juice (if using) into your Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid and set the vent to the sealing position.
- Cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes.
- Allow for a Natural Pressure Release for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a Quick Release for any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid. Using an immersion blender or a potato masher, mash the apples to your desired consistency.
- If using sweetener, stir it in now. Taste and adjust cinnamon or sweetener as needed.
- Serve warm or let cool completely before storing.
Notes
- Choose a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
- For baby food, omit sugar and lemon juice and mash until very smooth.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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