Instant Pot Applesauce – Simple & Yummy – No Added Sugar
One of the many things I enjoy about the fall season, are the beautiful golden apples that come off our apple tree. I just couldn’t let all those apples go to waste, so I decided to make some applesauce. Using the Instant Pot to cook the apples made the process sooooooooo much easier. Seriously, there is no end to what this appliance can do.
This applesauce recipe is SIMPLE, quick and so yummy. There is not even any sugar added.
Here is a quick video tutorial to show how easy it is.
Here is the detailed low down.
Items needed
- 2 big bowls (one for apples and one for skins and cores)
- Instant Pot
- glass jars or other food storage jars (makes about 9-10 cups)
- jar funnel
- immersion blender, blender or potato masher would work
- measuring cup and spoon
- apple peeler & slicer (optional, but VERY handy)
Applesauce ingredients
- Apples – approximately 10 cups sliced apples ( 20-25 apples)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 3/4 cup Water
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon juice (optional) if canning be sure to use lemon juice
Applesauce Instructions
Fill the sink full of water and wash all of the apples
This little gadget makes making applesauce a breeze. It is also great for dehydrating apples, or whenever you want a bunch of apples sliced evenly for salads or snacking. You can do without it, however it does make things much easier! It PEELS, SLICES and CORES the apples all at once.
Slice, core and peel the apples.
You can leave the skin on if you choose. If you don’t have a slicer, just cut up the apples into 1 inch chunks. The apple skins are a nice addition to the compost pile, if you have one.
Fill the Instant Pot with apples. Don’t go over the max line.
Add 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice.
If you are eating the applesauce right away, you can get away with not putting the lemon juice in it. If you are going to can or freeze it, I recommenced using the lemon juice to help preserve and help with acid balance. I don’t think it alters the taste either way.
Add 3/4 cup water and the cinnamon.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and flip valve for pressure.
Click “MANUAL” high pressure
Adjust time to 5 minutes
‘NATURAL RELEASE” After the timer goes off let the pressure release naturally for approximately 24 minutes.
Remove lid. Take an immersion blender and blend until it is the consistency that you like.
Immersion blenders work like a charm and do it quickly. You can also use a blender or potato masher.
Ladle into glass jars.
If canning, be sure to leave 1/2 inch headspace at the top of the jar!
You can eat it right away, freeze, or can the applesauce. Soooooooo yummy!
Canning instructions
Place jars in a hot water bath and process 20 minutes.
Start timing when the water is at a rapid boil.
Remove jars and place them on a dishcloth.
Let them sit for 24 hours to make sure it seals. They will usually seal within minutes.
Instant Pot Applesauce – Simple & Yummy – No Added Sugar
A simple, delicious applesauce. Quick and easy to make using the Instant Pot. No sugar is needed! Sweet with a hint of cinnamon, you’re going to love it!
- Prep Time20 min
- Cook Time40 min
- Total Time1 hr
Ingredients
- 20-25 apples (approximately 10 cups sliced apples)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 3/4 Cup water
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon juice
INSTUCTIONS
Fill the sink full of water and wash all of the apples
Slice, core and peel the apples. Some say you really don’t need to peel the apples, but I do. It would add extra fiber, but not sure what the texture would be.
If you don’t have a slicer, just cut up the apples into 1 inch chunks.
Fill the Instant Pot with apples. Don’t go over the max line.
Add 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice.
Add 3/4 cup water
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and flip valve for pressure.
Click “MANUAL” high pressure
Adjust time to 5 minutes
‘NATURAL RELEASE” After timer goes off let pressure release naturally for approximately 24 minutes.
Remove lid. Take an immersion blender and blend until it is the consistency that you like.
Ladle into glass jars.
Canning Instructions
Place jars in hot water bath and process 20 minutes. Start timing when the water is at a rapid boil.
Remove jars and place on dish cloth. Let them sit for 24 hours to make sure it seals. They will usually seal within minutes.
There you have it! Go find some beautiful apples and make some yummy applesauce!
Check out these other Instant Pot Recipes.
Happy Autumn!
Jan Howell
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