Honey Free Instant Pot Applesauce
Warm, cinnamon-spiced applesauce made from scratch is one of those simple pleasures that store-bought versions never quite nail — and this Instant Pot method makes it almost effortless. Many commercial applesauces sneak in honey as a sweetener, so making your own is the surest way to keep things completely free of it. Here, the only sweetness comes from the apples themselves and an optional spoonful of plain sugar or brown sugar, giving you full control over every ingredient. The pressure cooker does the heavy lifting in just minutes, breaking the apple chunks down into something silky and fragrant without any fuss. A touch of lemon juice brightens the whole thing, while cinnamon and optional nutmeg add that cozy depth that makes it taste like it simmered on the stove all afternoon. You can leave it chunky with a potato masher or go completely smooth with an immersion blender — either way, it's delicious warm or chilled straight from the fridge.
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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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