Gelatin Free Instant Pot Applesauce
Homemade applesauce is one of those simple pleasures that tastes so much better than anything from a jar, and the Instant Pot makes it almost effortless. Many store-bought versions sneak in thickeners or stabilizers that can be surprisingly tricky to vet, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest, most reassuring route. Here, fresh apples are the star — just fruit, a splash of juice, lemon, and warm spices like cinnamon and optional nutmeg doing all the heavy lifting. The pressure cooker breaks the apple chunks down beautifully in just a few minutes, and you get to choose your own texture, whether that's rustic and chunky from a potato masher or silky smooth from an immersion blender. A little sugar or brown sugar can be stirred in at the end if your apples need a nudge, but honestly, a naturally sweet variety might not need it at all. It's wonderful served warm alongside pork, spooned over oatmeal, or eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon.
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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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