Xanthan Gum Free 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 effortless. Just apples, a splash of juice, lemon, and warm spices — that's genuinely all you need to get something deeply flavorful and naturally sweet. Many packaged applesauces and even some homemade recipes call for thickeners or stabilizers, but this one relies entirely on the apples themselves, which break down beautifully under pressure into a lush, spoonable sauce. You control the texture too, going chunky with a potato masher or silky smooth with an immersion blender depending on your mood. The cinnamon and optional nutmeg give it that cozy, almost pie-like warmth that makes it hard to stop eating by the spoonful. It keeps well in the fridge and thickens up as it cools, so it's just as good cold the next day as it is warm straight from the pot.
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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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