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Easy Instant Pot Applesauce

Why I Love This Applesauce

First of all, why is homemade applesauce so good?! Ugh. It’s so good.

It just hits right every time. There’s just enough texture to be interesting, with a naturally amazing sweetness, and the old-school, comforting feeling you get from sitting down with a warm – or cold – bowl of this is unrivaled.

We’ve made this so many this fall, and exactly no one is sick of it yet! My girls are still asking to make it every single week.

Speaking of which, this is hands-down one of my favorite recipes to make with my kids. The process is – dare I say – actually enjoyable. I cut the apples, and they tumble them into the pot. Someone does the cinnamon sticks, someone does the water, and it’s done in about 10 minutes. A perfect, warm, naturally sweet snack. For this season of life, this is the ideal level of kid recipe.

(But, like, “for the kids”, ya know?)

How To Make Applesauce In The Instant Pot

1

Cut the apples.

Hot take: I don’t peel them! Apple peels are delicious. I just cut the apples into quarters or chunks and toss ’em in the Instant Pot.

Sliced apples in an Instant Pot.

2

Add cinnamon and water.

I do two cinnamon sticks (or, in this case, some shards of cinnamon stick left at the bottom of the bag) and 1/2 cup water.

Pouring water into an Instant Pot with apples and cinnamon sticks.

3

Cook and mash.

I cook the applesauce for 5 minutes – then it’s a quick hybrid mash/blend with the immersion blender.

Blending applesauce in the Instant Pot using an immersion blender.

4

You’re done! Yum.

This is just such a delight in our household. Eaten warm, cold, with a meal, or on its own. Simplicity for the win!

Applesauce in a glass bowl with a spoon.

Watch How To Make Instant Pot Applesauce

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Applesauce in a bowl.

Easy Instant Pot Applesauce



  • Author:
    Lindsay

  • Total Time:
    10 minutes

  • Yield:
    5-6 servings (usually gone in 24 hours in our house)

Description

My go-to method for homemade applesauce! Just apples, water, and cinnamon. A perfect kid recipe for an afternoon snack!


Ingredients


Units

  • 78 apples (any kind works! I like Honeycrisp, of course)
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 cup water


Instructions

  1. Cut your apples into chunks, discarding the cores. Place apples in the Instant Pot.
  2. Add cinnamon sticks and water; cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
  3. Let it rest for 10 minutes before releasing the steam. Stick an immersion blender into the Instant Pot and give it a few whizzes, alternating with some gentle mashing, to get the texture that you want.
  4. You’re done! Enjoy your homemade applesauce!

Notes

Too much blending creates more of a puree, which isn’t my favorite. I like some texture with this. So I just blend enough to break apart any larger pieces of the peel, and then mash it the rest of the way. You don’t *have* to blend it – you could just mash it up and leave those chunks of peel intact! (Or peel the apples ahead of time if that bothers you.) Lots of options!

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American

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Frequently Asked Questions For This Applesauce

Can you make this on the stovetop?

Yes – you can cook this over medium heat for 20-30 minutes until the apples are soft.

Can you make this in a slow cooker?

Yes – you can cook this on high for 4 hours in a slow cooker.

What type of apples are best for applesauce?

Any will do, but I prefer Honeycrisp!

How long does this keep in the fridge?

This will keep for 4-5 days in the fridge.

Can I use ground cinnamon instead of cinnamon sticks?

Yes! Sub in 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon instead.

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