Making Instant Pot Applesauce is a game changer. Especially during apple season when there is a variety of apples to choose from. This Instant Pot applesauce recipe is incredibly easy and quick to make, delivering a homemade flavor that far surpasses store-bought applesauce. With just a few simple ingredients and the convenience of a pressure cooker. You can create a delicious, warm applesauce that's perfect for any occasion.
The Instant Pot ensures that your applesauce turns out perfectly smooth and flavorful every time. By breaking down the apples quickly in the cooking process. This results in a rich, comforting texture that's ideal for enjoying as a snack or a side dish.
Whether you prefer warm applesauce from the pot or chilled in the fridge. This recipe provides a fresh, homemade alternative to those store-bought varieties.
Why I Love This Applesauce Recipe
I love making applesauce in the Instant Pot not only because it's so easy but it also makes a really delicious sauce. The pressure cooker speeds up the cooking process, which means homemade applesauce in less time.
Plus, using fresh apples during the harvest season means you can get the best flavor and texture possible. This recipe is sure to become a fall favorite that can be enjoyed all year thanks to the Instant Pot.
For the best results, you could use a variety of apples such as Granny Smith, Fujis, Golden Delicious, or Honeycrisp.
With just a few simple ingredients and the ease of the Instant Pot, you will have a delicious side dish or natural sweet treat to enjoy.
How To Make
Let's grab our ingredients and get started on making this easy recipe. I used granny Smith apples that I peeled and cored, then cut into chunks. The best apples to use in this recipe are your favorite in my opinion. Use a combination of tart and sweet apples.
Add those apple chunks into the inner pot along with ¾ cup of water. The water can be replaced with apple juice or apple cider if you like. Add in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
You can replace the brown sugar with white sugar. The brown sugar adds a caramel like flavor while the white sugar will simply sweetens the sauce. Want a no added sugar applesauce simply leave out the sugar.
In our recipe card, we do call for ground cinnamon but it could be replaced with cinnamon sticks.
Give all ingredients a good stir then place the lid onto the Instant Pot. Press the pressure cook button to high pressure, and adjust the cook time to 5 minutes. Once the cooking time is done do a natural release for 10 minutes.
Once the cooking time is up use a potato masher or immersion blender to blend the applesauce to the smoothness you desire. Or you can skip this step and serve it on the chunker side, either way, this Instant Pot applesauce is delicious.
Serve this delicious apple sauce warm as a side dish with chicken or serve it on top of ice cream. Of course, it can be enjoyed as a cold treat as well. Store any leftovers in an airtight container and place in the fridge.
Answering The Questions
Whether your new to the Instant Pot or a seasoned pro we have a glossary of Instant Pot terms that is helpful. Making this delicious homemade applesauce is a game-changer.
Here are some common questions about making this homemade Instant Pot applesauce. So you can get started with confidence and enjoy this delicious snack.
A mix of sweet and tart apples works best. You could try using Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or my favorite Fuji apples.
When it comes down to it if you don't want to peel the apples that is optional. Not peel the apples will add more fiber and nutrients in the applesauce.
Store any leftover homemade applesauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Yes, it's on the healthier side but we do use sugar in this recipe. You could leave the sugar out and make it an unsweetened applesauce if you like
Instant Pot Side Dish Recipes
If you enjoyed this delicious homemade Instant Pot applesauce recipe. Then you may also enjoy these other side dish recipes that can be made in the Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Applesauce Recipe
Making homemade applesauce just got easier thanks to the Instant Pot. This delicious fall inspired recipe makes the perfect side dish recipe.
Ingredients
- 3 Pounds Granny Smith Apples (I used 8 large) peeled, cored, and chunked
- ¾ Cup Water
- 1½ Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
Instructions
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Peel, core, and cut apples into small chunks. Place the apples into the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
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Cover the apples with the water and add in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir all the ingredients together.
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Place the lid on the Instant Pot, turn the valve to sealing. Press the pressure cook button and adjust the cook time to 5 minutes.
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Once the cooking time is done allow to do a natural release for 10 minutes. Turn the valve to release any steam.
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Stir the applesauce and blend with an immersion blender or potato mashed until the desired smoothness is achieved.
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Serve warm or cold, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-6 days.
Rae
I was gifted some apples and wasn't sure what to do with them then I found this recipe. My applesauce turned out so good!