Instant Pot Applesauce

INGREDIENTS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

– 1 1/2 pounds tart apples roughly 4 large apples or 6 smaller apples, such as Granny Smith – 1 1/2 pounds sweet apples roughly 4 large apples or 6 smaller apples, such as Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, or Pink Lady – 1/2 cup water – 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice – 1/2 teaspoon ground pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon – Optional sweetener: 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup honey, pure maple syrup, or brown sugar

1

Peel and core the apples. Cut into 1-inch chunks and place in the bottom of a 6-quart Instant Pot.

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PEEL!

2

Add the water, lemon juice, and pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon).

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SPICE!

3

Cover and seal the Instant Pot. Cook on HIGH/Manual pressure for 8 minutes, then vent to release the remaining pressure.

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COOK!

4

With a wooden spoon or potato masher, mash up the applesauce.

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MASH!

Instant pot applesauce is easy and always worth it! Fresh apples, cinnamon, and you can make it with sugar or no sugar. Great for kids and adults!