Nitrate & Nitrite Free Instant Pot Applesauce

Homemade applesauce is one of those simple pleasures that store-bought versions can never quite match, and the Instant Pot makes it almost effortless. What you get here is pure, wholesome fruit — just apples, lemon juice, a splash of apple juice or water, and warm spices like cinnamon and optional nutmeg. There are no preservatives, no curing agents, and none of the additives that sneak into packaged versions, which makes this a genuinely clean option for anyone avoiding nitrates and nitrites in their diet. The pressure cooker does the heavy lifting in just five minutes of cook time, breaking the apples down into something tender and deeply flavorful. You can keep it rustic and chunky with a potato masher or go silky smooth with an immersion blender — either way, the result is rich, naturally sweet, and completely customizable with a little sugar or brown sugar if your apples need it. It's equally good warm from the pot or chilled straight from the fridge, and it thickens beautifully as it cools. Whether you're spooning it over oatmeal, serving it alongside a savory dinner, or eating it straight from the jar, this is the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.

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