Pescatarian Instant Pot Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and made entirely from fruit and pantry staples, this Instant Pot applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation. The pressure cooker does the heavy lifting in just five minutes of cook time, breaking down those apple chunks into something silky and deeply flavorful without any fuss. A splash of lemon juice brightens the whole thing up, while cinnamon and optional nutmeg give it that cozy, familiar warmth you want from a homemade batch. You get to choose your own texture — go chunky with a potato masher or blend it completely smooth with an immersion blender right in the pot. It's naturally plant-based and completely free of any seafood adjacency concerns, making it a genuinely effortless fit for anyone eating a pescatarian diet. Store-bought versions often sneak in additives or extra sugar, but here you control every ingredient from start to finish. Serve it warm alongside a meal, spoon it over oatmeal, or eat it straight from the jar cold — honestly, all three are valid choices.
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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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