Vegan Instant Pot Applesauce
Homemade applesauce is one of those simple pleasures that store-bought versions never quite nail, and the Instant Pot makes it almost embarrassingly easy. Six medium apples, a splash of juice, a squeeze of lemon, and a pinch of cinnamon are all it takes to produce something that tastes genuinely wholesome and deeply apple-forward. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. The pressure cooker breaks the fruit down beautifully in just five minutes, and you get to decide the final texture: rustic and chunky with a potato masher, or silky smooth with an immersion blender. A little brown sugar and nutmeg can round out the flavor, but honestly the apples do most of the heavy lifting on their own. It's wonderful served warm right out of the pot, and it thickens into something even more luscious once it chills in the fridge. Spread it on toast, spoon it over oatmeal, or eat it straight from the jar — no judgment here.
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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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