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Instant Pot Applesauce

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This Instant Pot applesauce recipe is so easy to make you will never go back to store bought again! Simple and sweet with just a touch of spice, this homemade applesauce recipe will be a big hit with your family.

Instant Pot Applesauce

Homemade Applesauce

Making your own homemade applesauce is so simple.  I am the queen of quick and easy snacks and meals for my kids so when I first thought about making my own applesauce, I dismissed it.  When I got my Instant Pot and made Instant Pot Yogurt for the first time, I realized that this appliance was going to be a game changer for my family.

I am now able to make some of the staples that my family eats on a weekly basis in a matter of minutes using my pressure cooker.  When you figure out how to convert recipes to your Instant Pot you will be using it for a ton of your favorite recipes.

Best Apples for Applesauce

The great thing about this Instant Pot Applesauce recipe is that you can use just about any apples you might have on hand.  For this particular recipe I used Gala apples because I love the sweetness that they give the sauce.

Homemade ApplesauceWe also like to use Honeycrisp mixed with Granny Smith when we make our homemade applesauce recipes. When we can find them in season, Honeycrisp apples are always on hand in our home. It is my son’s favorite. Granny Smith apples are great because they are firm and give a bit of tartness that makes the applesauce delicious.

How to Make Instant Pot Applesauce

Best Apples for Applesauce

Peel, core and chop apples into large pieces. Place into instant pot. Add sugar, water, cinnamon and nutmeg and mix well.

how to make instant pot applesauce

Place the lid on the instant pot and seal shut. Close the pressure release valve. Set the instant pot to manual, high pressure for 5 minutes. When cooking cycle is complete, naturally release pressure for 15 minutes. Quick release pressure and open pot.

Use a potato masher to mash apples into smaller pieces or use an immersion blender to puree about half of the mixture, then stir well to mix.

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Makes 4 cups or 2 jars shown. Store in refrigerator for 7-10 days.

How to Make Applesauce in your Slow Cooker

Adapting this recipe to use your slow cooker is simple.  Basically you are going to add everything to your slow cooker crock without the water and then cook on low for 4-6 hours. When finished mash or use the immersion blender until it is at the consistency you want.

This homemade applesauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Instant Pot Applesauce
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Instant Pot Applesauce
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

This Instant Pot applesauce recipe is so easy to make you will never go back to store bought again! Simple and sweet with just a touch of spice, this homemade applesauce recipe will be a big hit with your family.

Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Applesauce, Instant Pot Applesauce
Servings: 6
Calories: 84 kcal
Author: A Mom's Impression
Ingredients
  • 3 lbs apples about 5 large apples (I used Gala apples)
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
  1. Peel, core and chop apples into large pieces. Place into the Instant Pot. Add sugar, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix well.

  2. Place the lid on the instant pot and seal shut. Close the pressure release valve. Set the instant pot to manual, high pressure for 5 minutes. When the cooking cycle is complete, naturally, release pressure for 15 minutes. Quick release pressure and open pot.
  3. Use a potato masher to mash apples into smaller pieces or use an immersion blender to puree about half of the mixture, then stir well to mix.
  4. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container
Recipe Notes

*Cooking time does not include time it takes for the pressure cooker to come to pressure.

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  1. cora Russell says

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    I must be the only person having problems with this. When I make my applesauce in the Instant Pot, even before the pressure is up, and pressure cooking starts, I get the burn signal. What am I missing?

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    • Mom says

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      Try putting the liquid in first and layering the apples on top. Usually the burn signal happens when there isn’t enough liquid in the bottom of the pot.

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  2. Mare says

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    Really easy & fun to make with my daughter. Great use of apples that weren’t as crispy as they were when we bought them a week beforehand & rather than throw them out, we got to use them! We followed the recipe to a T but found that it was a bit too sweet & had too much cinnamon. We’ll tweak it next time to our liking but again, great easy recipe. Thanks!

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    • Mom says

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      I am glad you liked this! I love making this with my kids too!

      Reply
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