Low Iodine 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. Every ingredient here — fresh apples, lemon juice, apple juice or water, cinnamon, and a touch of nutmeg — is naturally free of iodine-containing additives, so there's no label-scanning required. That matters more than it sounds, because many commercial applesauces sneak in additives or preservatives that can be harder to vet. With just a few minutes of prep and a short pressure cook, the apples break down into something silky and fragrant that you can mash chunky or blend completely smooth depending on your mood. A little sugar or brown sugar is entirely optional, letting the natural sweetness of the apples do most of the work. It's equally good warm straight from the pot or chilled and spooned over oatmeal the next morning. Simple, wholesome, and completely in your control — exactly what you want when you're cooking with specific dietary needs in mind.

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