Homemade applesauce is so much better than store-bought applesauce. Let’s start with the smell of apples cooking in cinnamon permeating all throughout the home. And how about how comforting applesauce can be on cosy fall days. Plus this version has way less sugar than store brands.
Easy Applesauce Recipe
Like my Strawberry Compote And Instant Pot Strawberry Jam, this is a great Instant Pot beginner’s recipe. If you’ve been searching for the world’s easiest Instant Pot Apple Sauce, this is it. With just 7 simple pantry ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time, you’re on your way to an easy sauce.
Why Make This Recipe
Quick and easy – done in one pot with 5 minutes of hands-on time.Healthier – sweetened with a little maple syrup.Pantry-friendly – made with pantry items you already own.Freezer-friendly – use up your extra apples to make a big batch and freeze.Dietary – suitable for vegan and gluten-free diets.
Ingredient Notes
Apples – I like Pink Lady and Granny Smith for my applesauce recipes. Both are a bit tart so I can add sweetness as I desire. Water – Helps loosen up the apple sauce.Maple syrup – I prefer maple syrup to sweeten this recipe but you could use sugar or honey (if not vegan). If you prefer you can skip the sweetener completely. Just start with very sweet apples.Lemon juice – this helps balance the sweetness of the apple sauce by adding in some tartness. I have used apple cider vinegar when I am out of lemon juice.Spices – my favorite combination is cinnamon and nutmeg but you can use others like apple pie spice.Salt – a pinch of salt completes this.
Ready to make Applesauce Instant Pot? Gather your ingredients and let me show you…
How to Make Instant Pot Applesauce Step by Step
Ingredient quantities and full recipe in the recipe card below
Cut apples into large cubes. No need to peel them.Add all the ingredient into the Instant Pot insert, cover, select manual/pressure cook, high pressure and set the timer for 5 minutes.Cook till done, allow the pressure to release naturally and then open the pot. Let cool for a few minutes and use your immersion or a regular blender to blend to your desired consistency.You can add a bit more spices to the Instant Pot Applesauce to your taste at this stage if you prefer.
How to Make Slow Cooker Applesauce
You can also make a slow cooker applesauce if you prefer. This option is perfect to get that fall apple cinnamon smell in your home with a much slower cook time of 4 plus hrs on high or 8 hrs on low. Just add everything to the slow cooker and press go. Blend when done if you want a smooth sauce.
Applesauce Instant Pot Recipe Tips
Let the sauce cool down a bit before blending as it can be quite hot. Please blend carefully.Apples vary in flavour. So if you use sweeter apples you could skip maple syrup. If you’re using sharper apples you might want to add more sweetness as you prefer.You don’t have to peel the apples. Peeling is completely optional and saves you a lot of time. The peels will be soft and they’ll disappear when you blend.
Delicious Variations
Like a chunky applesauce? Skip blending.You can use any sweetener you prefer for this Pressure Cooker Applesauce. I love the flavours of maple syrup but honey is also a perfect substitution. You also don’t have to use any if you’re starting with sweeter apples.Vary the flavoring – Instead of ground cinnamon, flavour your applesauce with this delicious homemade Instant Pot Cinnamon Extract.Vary the spices – Play around with spices. Go ahead and add what you like. Some options include All Spice, cardamom, a pinch of ground cloves and ginger.
Storage
Storing – Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.Freeze – Freeze cooled sauce for up to 3 months. Store in ice cube trays or small pots in the sizes you would normally need so you can just defrost what you need.Defrost – Thaw overnight in the fridge.
FAQs
Serving Suggestions
Best Buttermilk Waffles ever.Instant Pot Oatmeal.Instant Pot Yogurt.Delicious fluffy Pumpkin Waffles.Side for Pork Chops.
More Apple Recipes Or Other Recipes You’ll Like
Instant Pot Baked Apples. <= delicious breakfast or dessert.Baked Apples With Pecan Streusel. <= kids love thisEasy Strawberry Compote or Blueberry Compote. <=use up you leftover fruit.And pectic free Instant Pot Strawberry Jam or Instant Pot Cherry Jam.
Weight Watchers Points
If you replace the maple syrup with a calorie-free sweetener, there are 0 Blue Plan Smartpoints in one serving!!
Tools Needed
Your trusty Instant Pot.A cutting board.A sharp knife.Mason jars for refrigerating.
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