Instant Pot Applesauce 2 Simple Ingredients

I recently started making instant pot applesauce and I am SO in love with this method! It’s so quick and easy and it makes perfectly sweet and smooth applesauce every time. Crockpot applesauce has long been a favorite in out house, but this is a great option if you have an Instant Pot and want to make a batch of homemade applesauce much faster. (You may also like my Recipes That Use Applesauce, Homemade Applesauce Pouches, or How to Freeze Apples.)

Best Apples for Applesauce

I like to use firm cooking apples such as Jonathan, Cortland, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, or Jonagold in this applesauce, though really any kind will work. Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox. Just be sure that they taste good before you cook them to ensure that the finished applesauce will taste good too!

Ingredients You need

To make this easy Instant Pot applesauce, you’ll need to have the following ingredients on hand and ready to go.

Apples: You can use any variety of apple here that you prefer, though those that taste good fresh will taste the best. Water: This liquid ensures that you don’t get a burn notice while cooking the apples in the instant pot. Cinnamon: This is optional, but recommended. Lemon juice: This brightens the flavor a little, which is nice in the mix.

TIP: All of the fresh apple flavor gets cooked into the sauce, so you don’t need to add any additional sweetener and it still tastes sweet.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at the basic process involved in making this Instant Pot Applesauce recipe so you know what to expect. Scroll down to the end of the post for the full information, including the amounts and timing. TIP: You can blend this in a blender, food processor, or with an immersion blender. You can also mash it with a hand held potato masher. How to Freeze Applesauce Let the Instant Pot applesauce cool completely and freeze in small freezer containers, such as these Ball freezer containers, or in an ice cube tray. If using an ice cube tray, you’ll want to transfer the frozen cubes of applesauce to a zip top freezer bag for more longterm storage. You can store frozen applesauce for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and stir before serving.

Best Tips for Success

Use firm cooking apples such as Jonathan, Cortland, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, or Jonagold—or any apple you have that has good flavor. To make a chunkier applesauce, peel the apples before cooking and mash lightly with a potato masher. Add cinnamon or fresh lemon juice to taste after the applesauce is cooked and blended. You can blend this in a blender, food processor, or with an immersion blender. Store finished applesauce in airtight containers in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Use the applesauce in my Homemade Granola, Overnight Oats, or Applesauce Cookies. Try my other applesauce recipes including Homemade Applesauce, Cinnamon Applesauce, Homemade Applesauce Pouches, and Strawberry Applesauce.

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