Instant Pot applesauce is a fast and easy way to preserve an abundance of apples any time of year.
Amazing Instant Pot Applesauce!
- Chopped apples are cooked in fresh lemon juice, vanilla, and a pinch of cinnamon to create a homemade applesauce so good, you’ll never want to buy it again.
- Making applesauce in the Instant Pot is way faster and easier than old-fashioned canning.
- That bounty of fall apples will be put to good use in this easy recipe. Make as many batches as you can and stash away in the freezer.
- Applesauce is high in fiber and naturally sweet, for a no-added-sugar snack that’s kid-friendly and school-safe.
Easy Ingredients and Variations
- Apples: Any apples work for homemade applesauce, especially a combination of sweet and tart varieties so the flavor is balanced. Granny Smith, McIntosh, Red or Golden Delicious, and even baby crab apples will work. Peeling is unnecessary, and those apple skins add extra nutrition and a rustic appearance. Don’t forget to remove the seeds!
- Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice helps keep the color of the applesauce bright and adds a little more tartness.
- Variations: Water can be substituted with apple juice or apple cider if it’s available. This will make the applesauce sweeter and thicker. Ground cinnamon adds a depth of flavor to applesauce, but you can add a pinch of nutmeg or some ultra-aromatic seasonings like this DIY apple pie spice to bump up the flavor.
How to Make Instant Pot Applesauce
- Prepare apples (full recipe below).
- Place apples and remaining ingredients in the Instant Pot.
- Cover and cook on high pressure.
- Use an immersion blender, food processor, or blender to blend the apples in the Instant Pot.
Simple Ways to Serve Applesauce
- Mellow and lightly sweetened applesauce tastes great swirled into overnight oats or served along with banana oat pancakes for a tasty breakfast.
- Use this delish applesauce in these rhubarb applesauce muffins.
- It shines as a side dish with smoked pulled pork and anything in between. Try it alongside this baked pork tenderloin, or pork chops for a truly special meal.
Storing Applesauce
- Keep Instant Pot applesauce in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Or keep them perfectly stored in these reusable applesauce pouches for school lunches.
- Freeze portions in quart-sized, zippered bags or stasher bags for up to four months. Applesauce can also be frozen in ice cube trays, and one or two can be popped out and added to a smoothie for some natural sweetness and fiber.
Sweet Homemade Spreads and Extras
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Instant Pot Applesauce
Enjoy the cozy, homemade flavors of warm spices and sweet-tart apples in this Instant Pot applesauce recipe!
Ingredients
- 8 cups apple approximately 8-10 medium or 3 pounds apples, unpeeled, cored & seeds removed.
- ½ cup water
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh preferred
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon to taste
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Core and cut apples using the apple cutter, or a knife.
- Add apples, water, lemon juice, cinnamon and vanilla to Instant Pot.
- Using Manual, set Instant Pot to 10 minutes on high pressure. Allow natural release.
- Once pressure is released, use an immersion blender or other blender until reaches desired consistency. Use caution and blend in small batches if using a blender when the apples are hot.*
Notes
- Peeling the apples is unnecessary. The peels will add flavor, pectin and other nutritious goodies.
- *If using an immersion blender, hold a pot lid or other splatter guard in front of the blender and Instant Pot while blending, to prevent hot apples from splattering.
- Refrigerate applesauce in a covered container for up to one week.
- Freeze portions for up to 4 months in zippered freezer bags, or stasher bags
Nutrition Information
Calories: 134 | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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Ist necessary to core small crab apples before cooking in insta pot?
I’d suggest that you would need to core them before, or strain out the seeds after. You can cut them in half and then use a melon baller if doing it in advance. Hope that helps Faith!
This looks perfect for a healthy autumn snack!
Thank you Bailey! An easy and healthy snack!