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Pressure Cooker Applesauce

Last Updated October 28, 2019. Originally Posted October 29, 2019 By Kristina Sloggett Leave a Comment

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we make this quick and easy pressure cooker applesauce recipe every week in the fall months – this method for Instant Pot Applesauce will be your new favorite!

recipe originally published September 27, 2013

 

Pressure Cooker Applesauce in a white bowl, a whole apple and a small container of cinnamon on the side

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. Quick Easy Applesauce Recipe
    2. Best Apples for Applesauce
    3. How To Make Pressure Cooker Applesauce
    4. Serving Suggestions Applesauce
    5. How Long Does Applesauce Last?
    6. More Vegan Apple Recipes
    7. Pressure Cooker Applesauce Recipe
 

Quick and Easy Applesauce Recipe

Homemade applesauce is the best, right? You choose the apples you love, AND the rest of the ingredients too! You know exactly what goes into your sauce, your kitchen smells lovely, it is a fun afternoon project.

Until now. The most time consuming part of this recipe is chopping the apples! Pressure Cooker Applesauce is SO quick and easy, you’ll be making this every week too.

 

Instant Pot Applesauce in a bowl, Instant Pot in background

 

What apples are best for applesauce?

Since childhood, my favorite apples to make applesauce are Golden Delicious. My second favorite is a Granny Smith, but that’s an odd preference, I realize. I love a tart sauce.

Golden delicious really are a top choice for applesauce, because of their sweet flavor. Gala is a good soft and sweet apple, and when I asked a friend who makes everything from scratch, they answered McIntosh, for the same “soft and sweet” reasons.

Since we make pressure cooker applesauce so often, I vary the type of apple we use. I really haven’t had a bad apple yet.

multiple photos showing How To Make Pressure Cooker Applesauce

 

How To Make Pressure Cooker Applesauce

When making pressure cooker applesauce, you will find the step that takes the most time is chopping the apples.

The rest is combining the ingredients, bringing your Instant Pot or pressure cooker to temperature, and setting the time.

After a careful quick release, you have warm applesauce to enjoy immediately! Your kitchen still smells lovely, as if you spent the afternoon cooking…

four photos of How To Make Instant Pot Applesauce

 

How To Use Homemade Applesauce

Warm applesauce fresh out of the Instant Pot goes on top of vanilla bean ice cream! You must try this, it is healthy – indulgent.

Other ways to use instant pot applesauce:

  • replace oil or eggs in baking
  • add to oatmeal and smoothies for sweetness
  • stir into chia pudding or yogurt
  • pair with savory items like Vegan Chicken

 

three process shots showing How To Make Applesauce

 

Meal Prep and Storage

During the fall and early winter months, Instant Pot Applesauce is a favorite meal prep recipe in our house! 

Once cooled, transfer applesauce into glass containers with sealing lids. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week. 

To freeze for later, transfer cooled applesauce to freezer safe bags / containers, removing as much air as possible. Enjoy within two months.

overhead view of Instant Pot Applesauce, whole apple on the side

 

Vegan Apple Recipes

  • Raw Caramel Apple Cobbler: a fresh and fun twist on a dessert favorite! natural sweetness from dates, and a crisp crunch from apples and cashews. 
  • Roasted Apple Cider Chia Pudding: warm up your morning power breakfast with roasted apples over cider chia pudding. high fiber and protein to start your day!
  • Apple Crunch Protein Bites: apples and vanilla bring great flavor to this unique and tasty protein bite! enjoy a couple pre workout or as an afternoon snack.
  • Cauliflower Cashew Confetti Salad: tart green apples bring great texture, flavor, and color to one of our all time favorite side dishes.
  • Baked Apple Cinnamon Sundaes: a far fancier version of the warm apples with ice cream scenario I talk about above. this is happening soon.
  • Marinated Beet and Apple Salad: a savory stunner! my friend Lindsay has done it again with a blend of great flavors and colors. fresh and delicious.
  • Cranberry Apple Relish: the crispy crunchy freshness of this inventive recipe has all the flavors of fall. this works with any holiday menu! 
  • Vegan Monkey Bread: adding apples to the classic sticky pull apart bread is genius, and I cannot wait to do this next time… which will be soon.

 

white bowl of applesauce, a whole apple and small container of cinnamon on the side

 

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Yield: 4 cups

Pressure Cooker Applesauce

Pressure Cooker Applesauce

with this quick and easy recipe, homemade applesauce is something you can enjoy often!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds apples
  • 1/4 cup of vegan granulated / coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup of water or unsweetened apple juice
  • 1-2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Peel and core the apples. Cut them into large chunks.
  2. Add the apple pieces to the pressure cooker pot. Add sugar, salt, lemon juice and water. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine completely.
  3. Place the lid on the pressure cooker, set the valve to Sealing then press Pressure Cook, High and for 5 minutes. 
  4. When the timer goes off, use the wooden spoon to then turn valve to Venting and do a quick release.
  5. Carefully open the lid, pointing it away from you.
  6. For applesauce with texture, use a potato masher to mash a bit.
  7. For extra smooth applesauce, allow to cool. Use a stick blender, blender, or food processor to carefully blend/process until smooth.
  8. Add ground cinnamon and stir until well combined.
  9. Enjoy right away, or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

Notes

dairy, egg, soy and gluten free, vegan

The applesauce will keep fresh in the refrigerator for one week.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 103Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 178mgCarbohydrates: 14gNet Carbohydrates: 10gFiber: 4gSugar: 12gProtein: 0g

nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.

© Kristina Sloggett
Cuisine: American / Category: Vegan

about Kristina:

spabettieKristina is spabettie! She found cooking at an early age, and created spabettie in 2010 to share vegan recipes. Kristina turned her culinary training into sharing vibrant vegan food!  Read more…

 

 

 

 

 

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