Mushroom Free Instant Pot Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, this Instant Pot applesauce is the kind of homemade staple that makes you wonder why you ever bought the jarred stuff. Fresh apples, a splash of lemon juice, and a hit of cinnamon come together under pressure in just minutes, filling your kitchen with an irresistible autumn aroma. Because the ingredient list is completely straightforward — fruit, spice, and a little liquid — there's absolutely nothing hidden to worry about, making it a genuinely clean and simple recipe from start to finish. You get to choose your own texture, too: go rustic and chunky with a potato masher, or blend it silky smooth with an immersion blender right in the pot. A pinch of nutmeg and a touch of brown sugar can round out the flavor, but honestly, the apples do most of the heavy lifting on their own. It stores beautifully in the fridge and thickens up as it cools, so it's just as good spooned cold over oatmeal the next morning as it is served warm straight from the pot.
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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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