Turkey Free Instant Pot Applesauce
Warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, this Instant Pot applesauce is the kind of simple homemade staple that makes you wonder why you ever bought it in a jar. The pressure cooker does all the heavy lifting, transforming fresh apple chunks into a silky, fragrant sauce in just minutes of actual cook time. A splash of lemon juice brightens the whole thing up, while cinnamon gives it that cozy, familiar warmth — and a pinch of nutmeg takes it even further if you're feeling it. You get to choose your own texture, too: go rustic and chunky with a potato masher, or blend it smooth with an immersion blender right in the pot. Sweetness is completely adjustable, so you can keep it naturally fruit-forward or stir in a little brown sugar to taste. It's 100% plant-based with no meat, no broth, and no hidden animal-derived additives — just apples and pantry spices doing their thing. Serve it warm alongside a cozy meal, or chill it down and spoon it straight from the fridge all week long.
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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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