Carrageenan Free Instant Pot Applesauce
Warm, cinnamon-scented applesauce made entirely from scratch is one of those simple pleasures that store-bought versions rarely live up to — and most commercial brands sneak in additives and stabilizers that can be a real problem for anyone avoiding carrageenan. This recipe keeps things beautifully clean: just fresh apples, a splash of apple juice or water, lemon juice, and a handful of spices you probably already have in the cabinet. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting, pressure-cooking the apple chunks until they're perfectly tender in just five minutes, with a short natural release to finish the job. From there, you're in control — mash it rustic and chunky with a potato masher, or run an immersion blender through the pot for a silky-smooth result. A little cinnamon and optional nutmeg give it that cozy, homemade depth that no jar from the grocery store can replicate. It's equally good served warm right out of the pot or chilled and spooned straight from the fridge, and it only gets better as it thickens up overnight.
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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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