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Instant Pot Applesauce

Most varieties of apples require no additional sweetening.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Natural Release15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, oil-free, plant-based, soy-free, sugar-free, vegan, vegetarian, WFPB
Servings: 14
Calories: 84kcal
Author: Heather Reseck, RDN

Ingredients

  • 16 medium apples about 5 pounds
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  • Cut apples into wedges (or use an apple slicer, corer, and divider to speed up the process). Fill the Instant Pot two-thirds full of apples.
  • Add 1 cup water (½ cup for a 3-quart Instant Pot.) Lock the lid in place and set for 3-5 minutes. (Time will vary depending on the hardness of the apples and how thinly they are sliced.)
  • Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes. Release any remaining pressure. Carefully remove the lid. Process apples through a food mill to remove peels and seeds.
  • Serve warm. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze up to 1 year.

Notes

Variations:
  • Chunky Applesauce (No food mill necessary): Peel and core apples and cut into chunks.
  • Cranberry Applesauce: Add 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste.
  • Raspberry Applesauce: Add 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg