
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 apples, a splash of juice, lemon, and warm spices — nothing hiding in the ingredient list, nothing to second-guess. For anyone navigating a wheat-free lifestyle, this is the kind of recipe that just works without any substitutions or workarounds required. The pressure cooker does the heavy lifting in minutes, breaking the apples down into something silky and fragrant that fills your kitchen with the smell of a fall afternoon. You get to choose your own texture, too — go chunky with a potato masher or blitz it smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. A pinch of nutmeg and a little brown sugar round out the flavor, but honestly the apples do most of the talking on their own. It's equally good spooned warm over oatmeal, served alongside a pork chop, or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon.
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Add the apple chunks, apple juice, lemon juice, and cinnamon to the Instant Pot insert. Stir briefly to combine.
Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
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