Low Sugar Instant Pot Applesauce
Homemade applesauce is one of those simple pleasures that store-bought versions almost always manage to ruin with unnecessary sweeteners — but this Instant Pot method lets the natural fruit do all the heavy lifting. Three pounds of fresh apples, a splash of juice, lemon, and warm cinnamon are genuinely all you need to get something deeply flavorful and naturally sweet. The sugar listed in the ingredients is entirely optional, so you can taste as you go and skip it altogether if your apples are already ripe and sweet enough. Pressure cooking softens the fruit fast and concentrates that cozy, orchard-fresh flavor in a way that stovetop simmering takes much longer to achieve. You get to choose your own texture too — mash it chunky for something rustic or blend it silky smooth depending on your mood or who you're feeding. It keeps well in the fridge and thickens up beautifully as it cools, making it just as good cold the next day as it is warm straight from the pot.
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6 servings
- 3 lbs apples (about 6 medium), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- ¼ cup apple juice or water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp sugar or brown sugar, to taste (optional)
Can be omittedbrown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Add the apple chunks, apple juice, lemon juice, and cinnamon to the Instant Pot insert. Stir briefly to combine.
- 2
Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
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