This Instant Pot Applesauce is perfect for apple picking season! It’s a quick, easy, healthy fall recipe that everyone loves.
In my house, homemade applesauce is a must-eat treat during the fall. My family enjoys the chunky version warm out of the pot. It’s one of the main motivators for our annual apple picking excursion.
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To make things a little easier this year, we made our applesauce in the Instant Pot. We still had to do the work of cutting and peeling the apples, but we didn’t have to babysit the applesauce while it was cooking.
Instant Pot Applesauce Tips
With a pressure cooker, you can just toss the ingredients in the pot and forget about it until it’s done. I like to mash it with a potato masher, but you could also blend it with a food processor or blender if you want a smooth version.
It’s important to let the pressure release naturally once the 5 minute cook time is over. If you try to do a quick release, you may get a volcano of applesauce shooting out of the pressure valve all over your cabinets. Trust me, it’s not a fun clean-up process.
If you’re feeling extra motivated, make a batch of homemade apple cider vinegar with the apple scraps, and use the leftover applesauce to make applesauce bread.
Watch this short video to see how easy it is to make Instant Pot applesauce:
Instant Pot Applesauce
This Instant Pot applesauce is so easy and delicious! ($.85 per serving)
Ingredients
- 3 lbs apples cored and peeled ($4.98)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tbs lemon juice ($.08)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon ($.01)
- 1/4 tsp ginger ($.05)
Instructions
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Place all the ingredients in the Instant Pot. Cover the pot and turn the valve to Sealing. Press Manual, and adjust the high pressure cook time to 5 minutes.
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Once the pot comes to pressure and the 5 minute cook time is finished, let the pot release the pressure naturally. (If you try a quick release, you may get applesauce spitting out of the valve all over your kitchen.)
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Once the pressure is released, remove the lid and mash the apples. Taste the applesauce and add a little pure maple syrup or honey if desired. Serve warm or refrigerate for later.
Instant Pot Applesauce Price Breakdown
This recipe costs a total of $5.12 to make, or $.85 per half cup serving. Try this Instant Pot applesauce with fresh apples during the fall.
Note: Some readers have mentioned that you can make homemade applesauce in a pressure cooker without peeling the apples. Have you tried this method? Please let me know in the comments below.
Jessica Formicola says
This looks great! I am ready for all things apple!
Dannii says
I love apple sauce, especially on porridge or something. It looks so easy to do in the instant pot.
Krissy Allori says
I’ve never made applesauce in an instant pot, I’m going to have to try this! It looks easier than how I would normally make it.
Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites says
Really hoping to make it to the orchard soon because I hadn’t even thought of using my Instant Pot for applesauce until I saw this! Now, I HAVE to try it asap!!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
We love apple sauce but it always takes so long to make it, with this instant post apple sauce recipe saved, I know I’ll be able to make it in no time!
Joyce says
I just finished my second pot of applesauce. The taste is amazing and so easy. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Amy says
What insta-pot would you recommend? I am interested getting one but not sure which one?Amy
Annemarie says
I love this 6 quart version: http://amzn.to/2z1DSuV It’s a good size for my family of 4.
Kristen says
This looks like a quick and easy perfect Fall recipe!
Karly says
How did I even live before the Instant Pot? Seriously, this thing has truly been a life saver. And life’s going to get even better with this applesauce- looks incred!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says
This looks so tempting!
Rene' Stratton says
Thank you for the recipe, so simple! Where did you get your apple corer? Thank you !
Annemarie says
Thank you! Here’s the apple corer I use: http://amzn.to/2x87k6c (affiliate link)