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Instant Pot Applesauce Recipe

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This Instant Pot Applesauce recipe offers a quick and easy way to prepare homemade applesauce using Granny Smith apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Utilizing the pressure cooker ensures soft, flavorful applesauce in just minutes, perfect as a snack or side dish.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 lb. Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add the peeled, cored, and chopped Granny Smith apples, water, packed brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt into the Instant Pot. Stir well to mix all ingredients evenly.
  2. Pressure Cook: Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the pressure cooker to high pressure. Cook for 5 minutes to soften the apples and blend flavors.
  3. Release Pressure and Serve: Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release to remove any remaining steam. Remove the lid, stir the applesauce thoroughly, and serve warm or chilled as desired.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to puree the applesauce after cooking.
  • Adjust the brown sugar amount to your preferred sweetness level.
  • If you prefer a chunkier applesauce, reduce cooking time by 1-2 minutes.
  • You can use other apple varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp for different flavor profiles.
  • Store leftover applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.