Instant Pot Applesauce

A small glass bowl filled with applesauce with a spoon taking a scoop out with a second bowl of applesauce, a red apple, and a linen napkin behind it on a rustic background.

Easy Instant Pot Applesauce is made with just TWO ingredients! Naturally sweet, customizable, and ready in under 30 minutes. Once you try this easy method, you’ll never go back to store-bought! Just toss everything in the pot—no peeling required—for a sweet, cozy snack or side dish.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Instant Pot Applesauce

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Pressure Release 15

Total Time 37

Servings servings

Calories 59kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

3 pounds apples cored and sliced
¼ cup apple juice or water

Instructions

Place apples into the inner pot of the instant pot.
Pour in ½ cup apple juice or water over apples.
Close the lid on the pressure cooker and seal vent knob. Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
Once cook time has elapsed, let the pressure release naturally for at least 15 minutes before releaseing pressure.
Mash apples with a potato masher or blend with a blender to achieve desired consistency.

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Notes

Makes about 6 cups
Storage: Store in an airtight container up to 7 days.
Freezer Directions: Let applesauce cool completely, then freeze in jars, silicone molds, or zip-top bags for up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge overnight.

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