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A spoon lifting a bite of applesauce from a bowl.

Easy Instant Pot Applesauce

Warm, cozy, and made in minutes—this Instant Pot Applesauce is the easiest way to turn your apple harvest into something the whole family will love. With no added sugar and just three ingredients, it’s a quick, wholesome recipe that’s perfect for fall baking, breakfast, or stocking your freezer.
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Course: Dessert, Sauce, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 95kcal
Author: Carolyn Thomas
Cost: Varies

Equipment

  • Instant Pot We use this Instant Pot, but any brand multi-cooker works great.
  • sharp knife or apple peeler
  • Immersion Blender or potato masher
  • Measuring Utensils

Ingredients

  • 8 Medium Apples
  • ¼ Cup Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice optional
  • Honey optional to taste

Instructions

  • Wash the apples, then peel, core, and cut into slices. 
  • Add the apples, water, and lemon juice to the Instant Pot insert. (Don’t go over the max fill line.)
  • Lock the lid on the pot, and pressure cook 5 minutes on high.
  • Once the cooking time is up, let the Instant Pot release pressure naturally for 10 minutes, then use the handle of a wooden spoon to quick-release the remaining pressure. If liquid spurts through the vent, close it, and give it 5 more minutes to release naturally before venting. 
  • Carefully open the lid away from you and set it aside.
  • Mash the apples into applesauce with a potato masher, a wooden spoon, or an immersion blender
  • Add honey, if desired.
  • Serve warm or chilled.

Notes

Storage Instructions:
  • Refrigerator: Store in a glass jar or an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freezer: Once cooled, transfer to freezer-safe jars or containers, leaving 1 inch of headspace at the top. Freeze up to 1 year.
 
Ways to Use Instant Pot Applesauce:
We love it straight from the jar, but here are a few more favorite ways:

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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