Easy Homemade Instant Pot Applesauce Recipe
There’s nothing quite like homemade applesauce. Apples are a good source of fiber, nutrients, and vitamin C, and eating applesauce is a delicious way of getting all these benefits in a single bite. Plus, when you make it at home, you have full control over the ingredients, ensuring a healthier and more flavorful experience. Whether enjoyed hot or cold, this homemade Instant Pot applesauce embodies the essence of comfort food, making it perfect for every season and every occasion.
Why We Like This Recipe
Before we dive into the details of this easy recipe, let’s talk about why we like it:
- Quick and Easy: Using an Instant Pot Applesauce shortens the cooking process and makes it a breeze to make. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want something homemade without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Homemade Goodness: There’s nothing quite like homemade applesauce. Apples are a good source of fiber, nutrients, and vitamin C, and eating applesauce is a delicious way of getting these benefits. This simple recipe is free from additives and preservatives, and you get to control the level of sweetness. Plus, the aroma that fills your home while cooking is simply irresistible.
- Vegan Friendly: This recipe is vegan-friendly, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. It’s a delightful treat for everyone to enjoy.
Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Instant Pot Applesauce
- 4 pounds of apples
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2-4 tablespoons organic cane sugar
- ¾ cup water
How To Make Applesauce in the Instant Pot
- Peel the apples. Once they’re all peeled, remove the cores and cut the apples into small, manageable pieces. We want them to fit snugly into the Instant Pot.
- Add those beautifully prepped apple pieces into the Instant Pot. To that, toss in your cinnamon sticks for that warm, cozy aroma. For sweetness, sprinkle in your desired amount of cane sugar (2-4 tablespoons should do the trick). Don’t forget to pour in the ¾ cup of water to help create that luscious sauce. Give everything a gentle stir to combine the flavors.
- Put the lid onto your Instant Pot, ensuring that the vent is properly sealed. Set your Instant Pot to pressure cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. But remember, darlin’, while it takes just 8 minutes under pressure, the process takes a little longer to come to pressure and release, so be patient. Good things come to those who wait!
Once the pressure cooking time is up, perform a quick release to let off some steam. Careful now, that steam is hot!
- Using an immersion blender, blend until the mixture reaches your desired consistency. If you like it chunky, a few pulses will do. For a smoother sauce, blend a bit longer. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding more sugar.
Now, this Instant Pot Applesauce can be savored hot or cold. It’s perfect for spooning over pork chops, serving as a side dish, or enjoyed on its own.
Storing Applesauce
Store leftover applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should keep for up to 1 week.
Love the sweet simplicity of apples? You’ll find plenty of cozy apple recipes to try next! My Easy Fried Apples (Like Cracker Barrel!) are perfect as a side or dessert, Puff Pastry Apple Roses make a stunning treat for special occasions, and Apple Dump Cake delivers that warm-from-the-oven comfort with minimal effort.
Instant Pot Applesauce
Ingredients
- 4 pounds apples
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2-4 tablespoons sugar
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Peel the apples, remove the core, and cut into small pieces.
- Add the apple pieces, water, sugar, and cinnamon to the instant pot and mix well.
- Set the instant pot to pressure cook on high and make sure the vent is sealed. Cook for 8 minutes, and then do a quick release.
- Using an immersion blender, blend until it has reached your desired consistency.
- Enjoy hot or cold.
Notes
Nutrition
Selecting Your Apples
One thing to keep in mind when making applesauce is the variety of apples you choose. A mix of apple varieties adds complexity and depth to the flavor. Feel free to use your favorite apples. Here are some different apples that work beautifully in this recipe:
- Honeycrisp: Known for their sweet, crisp flesh, Honeycrisp apples bring a natural sweetness to the applesauce. They break down easily during cooking, resulting in a smooth and creamy texture.
- Granny Smith: These tart apples provide a nice contrast to the sweetness of the Honeycrisp apples. They hold their shape well and add a lovely zing to the sauce.
- Golden Delicious: These apples are a fantastic addition, contributing a mild sweetness and a soft texture when cooked.
- Jonagold: A cross between Golden Delicious and Jonathan apples, Jonagold apples offer a balanced flavor profile with a hint of tartness and sweetness. They’re great for applesauce.
- Fuji: Fuji apples are sweet and crisp, making them a delightful choice for applesauce. They add a touch of sweetness without being overly sugary.
Last Bite
Did you try this Instant Pot Applesauce? Let me know what kind of apples you used in the comments below! If you enjoyed it, don’t forget to pin or share this recipe so others can taste just how easy homemade can be.
