MSG Free Instant Pot Applesauce
Homemade applesauce is one of those simple pleasures that store-bought versions never quite nail, and the Instant Pot makes it almost effortless. Fresh apples, a splash of apple juice, lemon juice, and warm spices are all you need — no flavor packets, no preservatives, and absolutely no hidden additives to stress about. The pressure cooker does the heavy lifting in just five minutes, breaking the apples down into a naturally sweet, fragrant sauce that smells incredible. You get to choose your own texture, too, whether that's rustic and chunky from a potato masher or silky smooth from an immersion blender. A pinch of cinnamon and optional nutmeg give it that cozy, from-scratch depth that commercial brands try and fail to replicate. It's equally good spooned warm over oatmeal or pork chops, packed into a lunchbox, or eaten straight from the jar cold out of 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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