Fast, easy, and with endless variations, our Instant Pot applesauce recipe is perfect for making baby food, chunky style, or storing in mason jars for winter!
Made in minutes, you can keep the skins on, or peel them off like we did, the choice with this super easy instant pot applesauce variation is all yours.
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Why You'll Love Recipe
Are you looking for an easy way to make delicious homemade applesauce that won't take hours? With this simple recipe, you can learn how to make a super tasty applesauce with no peels in just 15 minutes.
No more waiting around watching the slow simmer of traditional stove top recipes - with this method, all you have to do is set the program and let the Instant Pot do all the work.
- Quick and easy to make. Just peel, core, and chop up the apples, add them to the pressure cooker, and cook for 8 minutes.
- Hands-off. Once you've added the ingredients to the pressure cooker, you can just set it the program and forget it.
- Smooth, creamy applesauce. The high pressure helps to break down the apples, resulting in a smooth and creamy texture.
- Versatile. You can customize this recipe by adding different spices or sweeteners.
- Economical. If you have a surplus of apples, this recipe is a great way to put them to good use.
Ingredients You'll Need
Applesauce is a classic comfort food that is perfect for any time of year. It's made with just a few simple ingredients and can be enjoyed on its own, as a topping for pancakes or waffles, or as a filling for pastries.
- Granny Smith apples - Washed, peeled, cored, and diced.
- Honeycrisp apples - Washed, peeled, cored, and diced.
- Cinnamon sticks - Whole, this will prevent discoloring your applesauce.
- Turbinado sugar (pure cane sugar) - You can also use white sugar or honey.
- Water - For processing.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Homemade Applesauce In An Instant Pot
Preparing this tasty treat doesn't require hours of prep - we'll show you how to make smooth applesauce that's delicious on pancakes, waffles, and so much more. Plus, it's delicious! Keep reading our easy-to-follow guide on making homemade applesauce.
Prepare The Apples
- Wash, peel, core, and chop the apples into 1" chunks.
- Add the apple chunks, water, sugar, and cinnamon sticks to the insert pot and mix well.
Program The Instant Pot And Cook
- Seal the Iid on the lid, and set the vent to seal.
- Program the pressure to cook on HIGH for 8 minutes.
- When program beeps that it's complete, do a quick release, taking care to not get your hand in the path of the steam.
Puree For Smooth Applesauce
- Using an immersion blender, blend the hot mixture until you get the consistency you prefer.
- For chunky applesauce, use a potato masher instead of the immersion blender.
- Transfer the applesauce to mason jars or plastic containers. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Applesauce Serving Suggestions
Applesauce is a classic comfort food that is perfect for any time of year. It's made with just a few simple ingredients and can be enjoyed on its own, as a topping for pancakes or waffles, or as a filling for pastries.
Some other ideas to serve applesauce with are our recipes for:
- Potato Latkes
- Almond Vanilla Granola
- Air Fried Bacon
- Apple Cinnamon Rolls
- Bacon, Egg, and Cheddar Roll-up
- Bread Machine Honey Wheat Bread
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- Potato Latkes
- Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few substitutions and variations when making this pressure cooker applesauce.
- You can also add other spices such as nutmeg, vanilla extract, or ginger.
- If you like a sweet applesauce, add more sugar or honey to taste. For tart applesauce, start with Granny Smith apples.
- If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can make this applesauce on the stovetop or in the oven. Just follow the same basic instructions, but cook the applesauce on low until soft and mushy.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how recipes turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this homemade applesauce.
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Storage Options
- Applesauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- You can also freeze applesauce for up to 3 months. To freeze, let the applesauce cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container.
- To reheat applesauce, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator, then warm it in a saucepan over low heat until heated through.
Tips for Success
- For a chunky applesauce, don't puree after processing in the Instant Pot.
- For unsweetened applesauce, omit the sugar.
- You can also add other spices such as nutmeg, vanilla extract, or ginger.
- You can substitute other types of apples for the ones in this recipe. Some good options include Fuji, Macintosh, and Gala.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can make this recipe without sugar. Just omit the sugar or honey from the recipe.
Yes, you can make this recipe on the stovetop or in the oven.
More Delish Ideas
Instant Pot Applesauce
Ingredients
- 2 lb Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 lb Honeycrisp apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 Cinnamon sticks whole
- ⅔ cup Turbinado sugar pure cane sugar
- 1¼ cup Water
Instructions
- Wash, peel, core, and chop the apples into 1" chunks.2 lb Granny Smith apples, 2 lb Honeycrisp apples
- Add the apple chunks, water, sugar, and cinnamon sticks to the Instant Pot and mix well.2 Cinnamon sticks, 1¼ cup Water, ⅔ cup Turbinado sugar
- Seal the Iid on the Instant Pot, and set the vent to seal.
- Program the pressure to cook on HIGH for 8 minutes.
- When program beeps that it's complete, do a quick release, taking care to not get your hand in the path of the steam.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the applesauce mixture until you get the consistency you prefer.
- For chunky applesauce, use a potato masher instead of the immersion blender.
- Transfer the applesauce to mason jars or plastic containers. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- For a chunky applesauce, don't puree after processing in the Instant Pot.
- For unsweetened applesauce, omit the sugar.
- You can also add other spices to the applesauce, such as ginger, cloves, or allspice.
- You can substitute other types of apples for the ones in this recipe. Some good options include Fuji, Macintosh, and Gala.
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