Instant Pot Apple Sauce
Instant Pot Apple Sauce is a simple, wholesome recipe made with fresh apples and just a few ingredients. It cooks in minutes and produces soft, naturally sweet apple sauce that’s perfect as a snack, side dish, or baking ingredient.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25–30 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 lbs apples (any variety or mix), peeled (optional), cored, and chopped
- 1/2 cup water or apple juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Peel (optional), core, and chop the apples into chunks.
- Add apples, water or juice, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt (if using) to the Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing.
- Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 10–15 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
- Stir the applesauce. For a chunky texture, serve as-is. For smooth applesauce, blend using an immersion blender or transfer to a regular blender and puree.
- Taste and stir in maple syrup or honey if desired for additional sweetness.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Use a mix of apple types for more depth of flavor.
- Leaving the peels on adds nutrients but may affect texture if not blended.
- Use apple juice for a sweeter, more intense apple flavor.
- This applesauce is naturally gluten-free and can be made sugar-free and vegan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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