How to Make Instant Pot® Applesauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homemade applesauce is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on its own, or used as a topping, filling, or ingredient in a variety of dishes. With the help of the Instant Pot® pressure cooker, making applesauce at home has never been easier or quicker. Using just a few simple ingredients, you can have a batch of sweet, cinnamon-spiced applesauce ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 (1/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger
  • 1 star anise pod
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 piece cheesecloth
  • 3 pounds apples - peeled, cored, and quartered
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 3 3/4 cups

  • Use a vegetable peeler to remove 2 thick strips of lemon peel, being careful to avoid the bitter pith. Tie up lemon peel, cinnamon stick, ginger, star anise, and cloves in cheesecloth for easy retrieval after cooking.
  • Place apples in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add cheesecloth bundle, water, and salt. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 15 to 20 minutes. Avoid releasing pressure manually as hot applesauce may splutter up through the vent. Remove the cheesecloth bundle with a slotted spoon and discard.
  • Mix brown sugar into the applesauce until dissolved. Taste and adjust the level of sweetness if needed.
  • Nutrition

    28 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 40mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 57mg