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Let me share my go-to applesauce recipe that'll knock your socks off! I've perfected this Instant Pot version over countless batches, tweaking spices until hitting flavor gold. Forget store-bought stuff – this homemade goodness bursts with fresh apple sweetness, kissed by warm cinnamon and nutmeg. Best part? It's ready in minutes, filling your kitchen with irresistible aroma. Whether spooned warm over ice cream or packed for lunchboxes, this applesauce never disappoints. Get ready to impress family and friends with minimal effort!
Ingredients for Homemade Applesauce
- Apples: Sweet and juicy base for the applesauce, providing natural sweetness and a soft texture when cooked.
- Water: Essential for creating steam in the instant pot to cook the apples and prevent burning or sticking.
Essential Tools for Making Applesauce in the Instant Pot
- Instant Pot: Speeds up cooking process by using high pressure to quickly cook the apples into applesauce.
Instant Pot Applesauce Recipe: Simple & Delicious
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients:
- 8 apples peeled, cored, and chopped
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions:
- Place apples, water, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in the Instant Pot.
- Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure and carefully open the lid.
- Mash the apples with a potato masher or blend with an immersion blender until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve warm or chilled. Enjoy!
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Tips for Storing and Freezing Applesauce
Make Ahead Instructions
- Cook the applesauce as directed in the recipe.
- Let it cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezing Instructions
- Allow the applesauce to cool completely.
- Transfer to freezer-safe containers or bags, leaving some space for expansion.
- Label with the date and freeze for up to 3 months.
Applesauce can be used as a substitute for oil or butter in baking recipes to reduce fat content and add natural sweetness.
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