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

Homemade applesauce is a classic comfort food that many of us grew up enjoying. But have you ever tried pear-applesauce? This unique twist on traditional applesauce adds a subtle sweetness and a delightful hint of pear flavor that sets it apart from the usual. And the best part? You can easily make this delicious Instant Pot® Pear-Applesauce in no time at all! This recipe is perfect for using up an abundance of fresh pears and apples, and it's a great way to enjoy the flavors of fall all year...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 ¼ pounds Golden Delicious apples
  • 1 ⅛ pounds red Anjou pears
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 13 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 38 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Fill a large bowl halfway with water. Add lemon juice and mix. Peel, core, and slice apples and pears, putting them in the lemon water to prevent browning.
  • Drain fruit; do not rinse. Place drained fruit, 1/4 cup water, and cinnamon stick in a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Set the Manual mode to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, up to 15 minutes. Unlock lid. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Pass the cooked fruit through a food mill; sauce will be slightly coarse. Blend fruit with an immersion blender for a smoother sauce.
  • Nutrition

    70 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 2mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 144mg