Black Pepper Free Instant Pot Applesauce

Warm, cinnamon-scented applesauce made from scratch is one of those simple pleasures that store-bought versions never quite nail — and this Instant Pot method makes it almost effortless. For anyone avoiding black pepper, homemade is genuinely the safest route, since even "plain" jarred applesauce can be processed on shared lines with spiced products that sneak in unexpected seasonings. Here, the only spices called for are cinnamon and optional nutmeg, so you stay completely in control of what goes into the pot. The pressure cooker does the heavy lifting in just five minutes of cook time, breaking the apples down into something beautifully tender and fragrant. You can leave it chunky with a quick mash or go silky smooth with an immersion blender — either way, the result is deeply apple-forward with a gentle warmth that feels like comfort food at its most honest. A splash of lemon juice brightens everything up, and a little sugar can be stirred in at the end if your apples need it. It's equally good spooned warm over oatmeal, served alongside a pork chop, or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon.

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