Brazil Nut 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. Six medium apples go in with a splash of apple juice, a hit of lemon juice, and ground cinnamon, and the pressure cooker does the heavy lifting in just five minutes. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and completely straightforward, so anyone avoiding tree nuts can feel confident there's nothing hidden or unexpected in the pot. You get to choose your own texture, too — a potato masher keeps things rustic and chunky, while an immersion blender turns it silky smooth. A pinch of nutmeg and a touch of brown sugar are optional finishing moves that take it from simple to genuinely special. It's equally good served warm right out of the pot or chilled and spooned over oatmeal, pancakes, or pork chops the next day.
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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)
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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