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Instant Pot Applesauce2

Instant Pot Applesauce

This easy Instant Pot applesauce is warm, naturally sweet, and endlessly customizable. No stirring, no fuss—just peel, cook, and blend.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Instant Pot Used to pressure cook the apples
  • Blender or potato masher To finish the applesauce texture

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds apples peeled, cored, and chopped
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • 1–2 tablespoons sugar or maple syrup optional, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add apples, water, lemon juice, cinnamon (if using), and sweetener to Instant Pot. Stir gently.
  • Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
  • Open lid carefully. Mash apples with a fork or potato masher for chunky sauce, or use a blender for smooth texture.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness or spices if needed. Let cool before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Use a mix of apple varieties for balanced flavor—sweet and tart.
  • Skip sugar completely for a naturally sweet applesauce.
  • Let it cool fully before transferring to containers or jars for storage.
Keyword easy applesauce, homemade applesauce, instant pot applesauce
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