Easy Instant Pot Applesauce
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds apples any variety; peeled or unpeeled
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice optional
- ½ to ¾ cup water use more water for thinner applesauce
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Wash the apples, and cut them into large chunks removing the core. If you’d like to peel the apples now, feel free to do so. We left the skins on and removed them after the apples cooked.2 pounds apples
- Place the apple pieces into the Instant Pot, and toss with the lemon juice if using. Next, add the water. Close the lid, and set the valve to sealing. Use the manual (pressure cook) button, and adjust the time to 4 minutes.1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ to ¾ cup water
- After the time is up, allow a 5 natural minute pressure release followed by a controlled quick release (open and close the valve in quick succession to allow the steam to release in small spurts).
- Open the lid, and remove the apple skins. Add the sugar and cinnamon. Use a potato masher, immersion blender, whisk, or wooden spoon to mash up the apples to the desired consistency.2 tablespoons granulated sugar, ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Serve warm or cold. Store any leftover applesauce in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 1/2 a cup applesauce. Actual calories will vary. The applesauce can be stored in a sealed container, in your fridge, for up to 5 days.
*Another option to remove the apple skins is to pour the sauce through a potato ricer or mesh sieve.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Instant Pot Applesauce
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
142
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.4
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Sodium
4
mg
0
%
Potassium
247
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
38
g
13
%
Fiber
5
g
20
%
Sugar
30
g
33
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
123
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
15
mg
2
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
