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Instant Pot Applesauce

This Instant Pot Applesauce is a quick, easy, and healthy way to make homemade applesauce! Sweetener is optional and slow cooker instructions are included.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy instant pot snack, gluten free applesauce, healthy snack, vegan applesauce
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 194kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds granny smith apples peeled, cored, and cut into wedges
  • 1 1/2 pounds honey crisp apples peeled, cored, and cut into wedges
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened apple juice
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter use vegan variety, if vegan
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup optional (brown sugar or honey would also work)

Instructions

  • Place apples, juice, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt into a 6 quart Instant Pot, then stir to coat.
  • Cover and lock the lid — be sure the pressure valve is pointed toward SEALING.
  • Cook on HIGH pressure for 4 minutes, then flip the valve to perform a quick release.
  • Use a potato masher to mash the applesauce until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Taste and add sweetener, if desired.
  • Serve warm or cold!
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Notes

Nutritional information does include maple syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg