Chicken Free Instant Pot Applesauce
Homemade applesauce is one of those simple pleasures that store-bought versions never quite nail, and the Instant Pot makes it almost embarrassingly easy. Six medium apples, a splash of juice, a hit of cinnamon, and a few minutes under pressure is genuinely all it takes to get something that tastes like it simmered on the stove all afternoon. The whole recipe is naturally plant-based and completely free of any meat or poultry — just pure fruit and warm spice doing their thing. You can go chunky with a potato masher or silky smooth with an immersion blender, depending on your mood or who you're feeding. A pinch of nutmeg and a little brown sugar round out the flavor beautifully, though the apples are sweet enough that you may not even need it. It keeps well in the fridge and thickens up as it cools, making it perfect for meal prep, a quick snack, or a cozy side dish alongside pork chops or pancakes.
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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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