Description
This Instant Pot Applesauce recipe offers four delicious variations to enjoy. Whether you prefer classic apple or want to mix in peach, strawberry, or blueberry, this homemade applesauce is easy and versatile.
Ingredients
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Plain Applesauce:
- 3 lbs apple, unpeeled, cored and large slice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Additional Fruit Options:
- 8-12 ounces peach, strawberry, blueberry (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Place sliced apple in the Instant Pot. Add water, sprinkle with cinnamon, and include additional fruit if desired.
- Cook: Pressure cook on Manual High for 10 minutes. Allow for Natural Pressure Release after cooking.
- Blend: Use an immersion blender to blend the cooked fruit. Alternatively, transfer to a high-speed blender for a smoother texture.
- Store: Cool and transfer to containers. Chill before serving. Consume within 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- To maintain thickness, add more apples when using fruits like strawberries or blueberries.
- Golden Delicious apples provide a sweet flavor and lighter color, while Gala apples yield a darker applesauce.
- Yield is 4 cups for plain applesauce and about 6 cups for fruit-infused versions.
- Nutrition based on a 1/2-cup serving of plain applesauce.
- This recipe was tested in a 6-quart Instant Pot model.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
