Emulsifier Free Instant Pot Applesauce
Homemade applesauce is one of those simple pleasures that store-bought versions never quite nail — and most commercial jars are loaded with additives, stabilizers, and emulsifiers you didn't ask for. This recipe keeps things beautifully clean: just apples, a splash of liquid, lemon juice, and warm spices. The Instant Pot does the heavy lifting, breaking down the fruit under pressure so you get naturally silky, deeply flavored results without any shortcuts that compromise the ingredient list. You control the texture too, going chunky with a potato masher or velvety smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. A pinch of cinnamon and optional nutmeg give it that cozy, spiced warmth that makes it feel like way more effort than it actually is. It's equally at home spooned over oatmeal, served alongside a pork roast, or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon — no judgment.
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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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