Pork Free Instant Pot Applesauce
Homemade applesauce is one of those simple pleasures that tastes infinitely better than anything you'd pull off a grocery store shelf, and the Instant Pot makes it almost effortless. A handful of fresh apples, a splash of juice, a squeeze of lemon, and warm cinnamon are all it takes to create something genuinely special. The pressure cooker does the heavy lifting in just five minutes of cook time, breaking the fruit down into a naturally sweet, fragrant sauce without any fuss. You get to choose your own texture — leave it rustic and chunky with a potato masher, or go 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 work on their own. It's wonderful served warm alongside a cozy dinner, or chilled and spooned straight from the jar as a snack. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward, so this is a recipe the whole family can enjoy without a second thought.
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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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