Instant Pot Applesauce

Name: Instant Pot Applesauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings (8 cups)
Ingredients: 5 pounds apples (about 15 medium), peeled and chopped; 1 cup water; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 min. + releasing

Yield 12 servings (8 cups)

Test Kitchen Approved

Homemade applesauce is easy to make in a pressure cooker. With just a few minutes of prep, you can have this cinnamon-spiced treat ready to enjoy.

Ingredients

5 pounds apples (about 15 medium), peeled and chopped
1 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally.
Mash apples with a potato masher or use an immersion blender until blended. Serve warm or store in airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 101 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 3g fiber), 0 protein.

Homemade applesauce is a breeze in an electric pressure cooker. A few minutes of prep and a short cook time put this treat on the table very quickly! —Ally Billhorn, Wilton, Iowa

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