Capsaicin Free Instant Pot Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this homemade applesauce is the kind of simple comfort food that makes you wonder why you ever bought it in a jar. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting, turning fresh apple chunks into a silky or chunky sauce in just minutes of actual hands-on time. Every ingredient here is completely free of heat-producing compounds, so anyone avoiding capsaicin can enjoy it without a second thought — no sneaky spice blends, no hidden chile derivatives, just clean, wholesome flavors. Cinnamon and a touch of nutmeg give it warmth in the cozy sense of the word, layering beautifully with the natural tartness of the apples and a bright hit of lemon juice. You control the texture too, going chunky with a potato masher or silky smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. A little sugar or brown sugar can be stirred in at the end, but honestly the apples bring plenty of sweetness on their own. Serve it warm straight from the pot or chill it down for a cool, refreshing snack — either way, it disappears fast.
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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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