This applesauce is wonderful when it is still warm. It would make a fabulous topping for vanilla ice cream.

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Instant Pot Applesauce

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Peel and slice your apples. An apple slicer and peeler works perfectly for this job.

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Place the apple slices, water, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon into the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.

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Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.

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Do a natural release and mash up the apples with a potato masher until they reach your desired consistency.

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If the applesauce is too thick, you can always stir in some water, a little at a time, to make it less chunky.

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I like to sprinkle some additional cinnamon on top of the applesauce. You can store any remaining applesauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 7 days.

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This applesauce is wonderful when it is still warm. It would make a fabulous topping for vanilla ice cream.

Instant Pot Applesauce

Yield

8 servings

Type

Snack

Prep time

20 minutes

Cook time

8 minutes