Red Meat Allergy Friendly Instant Pot Applesauce
Warm, fragrant, and made entirely from fruit and spice, this Instant Pot applesauce is the kind of simple recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from red meat and any animal-derived proteins that can trigger reactions, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out. The pressure cooker does the heavy lifting in just five minutes, coaxing the apples into a silky, tender base that you can mash chunky or blend completely smooth depending on your mood. A hit of cinnamon and a squeeze of lemon juice bring brightness and warmth without relying on anything complicated. You control the sweetness too — a little brown sugar deepens the flavor beautifully, but the apples are sweet enough to stand on their own if you prefer. It's equally good spooned warm over oatmeal, served alongside roasted chicken or pork, 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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