Vegetarian 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. Just a handful of real ingredients — fresh apples, a splash of juice, lemon, and warm spices — come together under pressure in minutes, filling your kitchen with the coziest autumn smell imaginable. The beauty here is total control: you decide how chunky or silky smooth you want it, whether you reach for a potato masher or an immersion blender. A pinch of nutmeg and a touch of brown sugar are entirely optional, which means the natural sweetness of the apples can genuinely shine on its own. It works beautifully as a side dish, a topping for oatmeal or pancakes, or honestly just eaten straight from the jar with a spoon. Once it cools and thickens in the fridge, you'll wonder why you ever bought the jarred stuff at all.
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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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