Instant Pot Applesauce is quick, easy, healthy and delicious! Fresh applesauce in less than 10 minutes with no added sugar!
Making homemade applesauce has never been easier with the Instant Pot! This is a true 'dump' recipe, where you just dump the ingredients into the instant pot and set the timer! There is no need for added sugar as the applesauce is sweet naturally. If you prefer a sweeter applesauce, you can add brown sugar or white sugar to taste, but it really is not needed. This Instant Pot Applesauce is simple to make, and more importantly the results are majorly delicious and healthy!
Homemade applesauce is good year round, but I love making it in the fall after apple picking. I also love making Pumpkin Butter in the Instant Pot in the fall, such amazing flavors!
What are the best types of apples to use for homemade applesauce?
- My favorite types of apples for homemade apple sauce are Gala, Honey-crisp or Fuji apples. You can use a combination of all of them if you'd like.
Like I said, it is SO EASY to make Applesauce in the instant pot! Here's how:
How to make Applesauce in the Instant Pot:
**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**
- Prep the apples: wash, peel, and core. Chop the apples into chunks no bigger than 2 inches by 2 inches (but don't have to be too small).
- Place 1 cup of water into the pot of the Instant Pot, then add the apples, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Close the top, seal the Instant Pot and set for 7 minutes at high/manual pressure.
- Remember when using the Instant Pot, that the time it takes to cook the recipe (7 mins), is not the total time of the recipe. You need to give the pot some time to ‘come to pressure’.
- When the time is up, naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes (don’t flip the seal valve), then release the remaining pressure out. Open the instant pot.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the applesauce mixture until smooth and creamy. If you like the applesauce chunkier, use a potato masher or pastry blender to mash.
- Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator until eaten.
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Or you can make this homemade applesauce in the slow cooker:
- Add all the ingredients EXCEPT WATER to the slow cooker, then set on high for 4 hours. Once the time is up, continue with the same Instant Pot directions below.
- The apples will break down in the slow cooker and there is no need to use water.
Can you double or triple the this applesauce recipe?
Yes! I would increase the time by 1-2 minutes to accommodate the additional apples. Be mindful not to fill the instant pot past the max fill line on the pot.
Can you freeze applesauce?
Yes!
- To freeze, add 3-4 cups of applesauce to quart size freezer bags. Seal the bags, pressing out all extra air from the bag. Place in the freezer laying down to save space. Label with the date and name. Will stay good for 3 months in the freezer.
- To thaw frozen applesauce, leave the frozen applesauce in the fridge overnight or all day. The applesauce may have a little separation with water on top, but just stir it until mixed again.
My favorite Instant Pot Recipes:
- Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps are the perfect healthy chicken recipe! Make the spicy chicken in just minutes, then load up fresh lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings!
- Instant Pot Carrot Cake is the most moist and delicious cake! This easy recipe is so quick and painless in the Instant Pot!
- Instant Pot Pumpkin Butter takes only 3 minutes to make, and is a delicious fall recipe that’s perfect on toast, biscuits, or in your favorite dessert!
- The Best Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are so easy to make! Done in a few minutes and super easy to peel, you’ll never make them any other way again!
- Instant Pot Baked Potatoes are done in a fraction of the time as traditional baked potatoes, and are the creamiest baked potatoes you will ever eat!
- Instant Pot Garlic Hummus has only a handful of ingredients! Save money and know exactly what’s in your food with this recipe!
- Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken is an easy healthy meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes! Great for tacos, salads, rice bowls, or just plain!
Instant Pot Applesauce is quick, easy, healthy and delicious! Fresh applesauce in less than 10 minutes with no added sugar!
- 8 medium apples, honey-crisp or gala are my favorite
- 1 cup water
- 1 TBS lemon juice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
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Prep the apples: wash, peel, and core. Chop the apples into chunks no bigger than 2 inches by 2 inches.
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Place 1 cup of water into the pot of the Instant Pot, then add the apples, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
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Close the top, seal the Instant Pot and set for 7 minutes at high/manual pressure.
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When the time is up, naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes (don’t flip the seal valve), then release the remaining pressure out. Open the instant pot.
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Using an immersion blender, blend the applesauce mixture until smooth and creamy. If you like the applesauce chunkier, use a potato masher or pastry blender to mash.
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Transfer the applesauce to a air tight container and store in the refrigerator.
Jessica Burgess
I absolutely LOVE my Instant Pot and now... I get to make my kid's favorite snack, instead of buying it all of the time!! Thank you, we love it!
Beth
My son is going to love this recipe! He goes through so much applesauce in one day it's crazy! I can't wait to make this!
Rachael Yerkes
this is amazing! So much better than what you can get from the store. we love this!
Kevin
Homemade is so much better! Love this!
Toni Dash
This is really amazing! I love how easy it is to make!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This Applesauce is seriously making me hungry!
Michelle
We make applesauce every fall, but I have never tried using my Insta Pot. Will try it this way this year!
Toni Dash
I love that I can make it in my instant pot! Turned out so good!! Yum!
Betty
Homemade apple sauce is the BEST! I love that I can make it in my instant pot!
Beti
This applesauce sounds incredibly delicious! I love that it's homemade!
Rohtak Digital Marketing
Thanks for this recipe! Making applesauce in the instant pot is so quick!