Instant Pot Applesauce
Smooth Instant Pot Applesauce — made from just apples (and a hint of cinnamon, if you like) in minutes using your pressure cooker, no added sugar needed.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 119kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot 6 qt
- Kitchen Knife
- Instant Pot Trivet
Ingredients
- 6 apple any variety or combination of varieties
- 1 cup water reserved water from steaming
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- First, core 6 unpeeled apples and then cut them into chunks. 6 apple
- Next, place a steamer basket into the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
- Fill the steamer basket with the apple pieces and add water to cover 3/4 of the apples. 1 cup water
- Use the steam setting on your Instant Pot and set the timer for 14 minutes.
- When the cooking time is done, remove the cooked apples and place them in a blender or food processor with about 1 cup of water from the Instant Pot steaming and add a tablespoon of ground cinnamon. You can also use an immersion blender if you have one. 1 tbsp cinnamon
- Blend the apples until you get your desired consistency. If you prefer chunky applesauce you can use a fork or potato masher instead of a blender.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week or freezer for up to 6 months. See freezing and thawing tips below.
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Nutrition
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.7g | Protein: 0.7g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 23.2g | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg