Lupin Free Instant Pot Applesauce
Warm, cinnamon-scented applesauce made from scratch is one of those simple pleasures that store-bought versions never quite capture. This Instant Pot method transforms fresh apple chunks into something silky and deeply flavored in just a handful of minutes under pressure — no babysitting a stovetop pot required. The ingredient list is refreshingly short: real apples, a splash of juice or water, lemon juice, and a touch of cinnamon do most of the heavy lifting. Lupin, a legume-derived ingredient increasingly found in packaged foods and baked goods, is completely absent here — every component is straightforward and easy to verify. You can keep it chunky with a potato masher or go fully smooth with an immersion blender, making it endlessly adaptable for spreading, dipping, or eating straight from the jar. A pinch of nutmeg and a little brown sugar are optional finishing touches that take it from everyday to genuinely special. Make a batch, let it cool in the fridge, and watch it disappear faster than you expected.
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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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