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Two bowls of applesauce topped with cinnamon sit on a wooden board, next to an apple, a jar of applesauce, and two cinnamon sticks.
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Chef Jenn's Instant Pot Applesauce Recipe

Instant Pot Applesauce blends Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples with cinnamon for a quick, flavorful homemade sauce that’s perfect warm or chilled.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Sauces / Spices / Dressings, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall Recipe
Keyword: easy applesauce recipe, homemade applesauce, Instant Pot applesauce, pressure cooker applesauce
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 174kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Granny Smith apples
  • 2 lbs. Honeycrisp apples
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2-4 tablespoons organic cane sugar
  • ¾ cup water

Instructions

  • Add the apples, water, sugar, and cinnamon sticks to the Instant Pot. Give everything a good stir with a silicone spatula to keep it from scratching the inner pot.
  • Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Double check the sealing ring and make sure the vent is set to “sealed”; this is key to building pressure properly.
  • Quick release the steam carefully using a long-handled spoon to push the valve so you don’t burn your fingers.
  • Blend the cooked apples right in the pot with an immersion blender. This tool makes cleanup a breeze, but you could also mash with a potato masher if you prefer chunky applesauce.
  • Serve warm straight from the pot, or let it cool before transferring to jars for the fridge.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips
  • Mix and match apples; any combo of tart and sweet varieties works well.
  • Skip the sugar if your apples are naturally sweet enough.
  • For chunky applesauce, use a potato masher instead of blending.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves for extra spice.
  • An immersion blender is my go-to tool here because it saves time and dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.5mg