
Warm, spiced, and made entirely from fruit and pantry staples, this Instant Pot applesauce is the kind of simple comfort food that feels almost too easy to be this good. Every ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-reading required — just real apples doing their thing under pressure. The lemon juice brightens the flavor while cinnamon gives it that cozy, familiar warmth you want in a homemade batch. You get to choose your own texture, too — go chunky with a potato masher for something rustic, or reach for the immersion blender if you want it silky smooth. A touch of brown sugar and nutmeg are optional, which means you can keep it as clean and simple as you like. It's equally at home spooned over oatmeal, served alongside a pork chop, or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon — no judgment here.
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Add the apple chunks, apple juice, lemon juice, and cinnamon to the Instant Pot insert. Stir briefly to combine.
Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
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