Homemade applesauce is one of those simple pleasures that tastes infinitely better than anything you'll pull off a grocery store shelf, and the Instant Pot makes it almost effortless. Fresh apples, a splash of juice, lemon, and warming cinnamon are all you need to create something genuinely wholesome — no thickeners, no preservatives, and no questionable additives that can make store-bought versions tricky for an elimination-style protocol. The pressure cooker breaks the apples down beautifully in just minutes, so you get that deep, cooked-fruit flavor without standing over a stovetop for half an hour. You can keep it chunky with a quick mash or go silky smooth with an immersion blender, depending on your mood or how you plan to use it. The nutmeg and optional sweetener let you dial in the flavor to your exact preference, and skipping the sugar entirely still yields a naturally sweet, satisfying result. It stores well in the fridge and thickens up as it cools, making it perfect for snacking, spooning alongside a protein, or using as a base in other AIP-compliant recipes. Once you taste a batch made from scratch, it's hard to go back.
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Add the apple chunks, apple juice, lemon juice, and cinnamon to the Instant Pot insert. Stir briefly to combine.
Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
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