Delicious homemade applesauce just got easier, made in the instant pot or slow cooker. This Instant Pot applesauce recipe has no added sugar and can be made in just 15 minutes.

Did you know that not all applesauce is created equal? That’s the truth.

Any time I’m forced to buy store-bought applesauce it’s a strugggggle. It’s like buying store-bought jam. Every single brand and type has so much sugar, and most of them don’t even taste very good.

Am I sounding like a total applesauce snob? I’m sorry, but homemade applesauce is just so easy and so GOOD, especially if you have an instant pot.

The first time I made applesauce in the instant pot I was blown away. That machine just continues to amaze me! (I have this 6qt instant pot). It was so incredibly easy and turned out perfect, with very little time or effort on my part.

How to make applesauce in the instant pot:

First, you choose your apples. I like a blend of sweet and tart apples to make really great flavor for the applesauce, without having to add extra sweetener. Granny Smith and Honey Crisp combination is definitely my favorite.

Peel, core and slice the apples. I use a johnny apple peeler to peel, core and slice the apples super quickly.

Add your apples to the instant pot. Toss the apples in water, cinnamon and lemon juice, and cook them on manual or high pressure for 8 minutes.

After a controlled quick release, open up the lid and the apples have literally turned to applesauce! You don’t need to do anything but give them a little stir.

The taste is AMAZING–perfectly sweet, especially with a little extra cinnamon on top. If you used different apples, and feel that it needs to be sweeter, you could add some white or brown sugar.

I love applesauce that I can feel good about feeding my kids. I know exactly what’s in it, and everyone LOVES it! It’s its own type of delicious comfort food, don’t you think?

If you don’t have an instant pot you can make this applesauce in the slow cooker!

How to make applesauce in your slow cooker:

Add the peeled and sliced apples to your slow cooker. Toss in lemon juice and cinnamon (no water needed)!

Cook on LOW for 4 hours. Pour into blender and blend until smooth, or desired consistency.

Store applesauce in the fridge for 7-10 days.

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Instant Pot Applesauce Delicious homemade applesauce just got easier, made in the instant pot or slow cooker. This Instant Pot applesauce recipe has no added sugar and can be made in just 15 minutes. 4.89 from 69 votes Print Pin Add to My Meal Plan Go to Meal Plan Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 8 Calories: 58 kcal Author: Lauren Allen Video Ingredients 4 large Granny Smith apples , peeled, cored and roughly chopped (or Golden Delicious apples ) 4 large Granny Smith apples , peeled, cored and roughly chopped (or Golden Delicious apples )

4 large Honeycrisp apples , peeled, cored and roughly chopped 4 large Honeycrisp apples , peeled, cored and roughly chopped

1 cup water 1 cup water

1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from about 1/2 a lemon) 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from about 1/2 a lemon)

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions Peel and core apples. I use a johhny apple peeler to do all three steps at once (peel, spice and core).

Add water, lemon juice and cinnamon to instant pot and stir to combine. Add apples and toss to mix.

Secure lid and cook on manual (high pressure) for 8 minutes. Do a controlled quick release or allow the pressure to naturally release.

Mash the apple mixture a few times with a potato masher, if desired. (If you like a smoother texture you could pulse it in the blender.)

Transfer contents to a bowl and allow to cool completely. Stir in more cinnamon, if desired, to taste.

Enjoy warm or cold. Store in the fridge for up to 7-10 days. Notes Makes about 5-6 cups applesauce *Directions for making applesauce in the slow cooker are detailed above in the post. Nutrition Calories: 58 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Sodium: 2 mg | Potassium: 119 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin A: 60 IU | Vitamin C: 5.9 mg | Calcium: 7 mg | Iron: 0.1 mg Did you make this recipe? Tag @TastesBetterFromScratch on Instagram #TastesBetterFromScratch

Nutrition Facts Instant Pot Applesauce Amount Per Serving Calories 58 % Daily Value* Sodium 2mg 0% Potassium 119mg 3% Carbohydrates 15g 5% Fiber 2g 8% Sugar 11g 12% Vitamin A 60IU 1% Vitamin C 5.9mg 7% Calcium 7mg 1% Iron 0.1mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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