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Five minutes of high pressure is all you need to get a smooth, fragrant applesauce – the Instant Pot® does all the work!
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 (1/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger
- 1 star anise pod
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 piece cheesecloth
- 3 pounds apples – peeled, cored, and quartered
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, or more to taste
Directions
Step 1
Use a vegetable peeler to remove 2 thick strips of lemon peel, being careful to avoid the bitter pith. Tie up lemon peel, cinnamon stick, ginger, star anise, and cloves in cheesecloth for easy retrieval after cooking.
Step 2
Place apples in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add cheesecloth bundle, water, and salt. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Step 3
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 15 to 20 minutes. Avoid releasing pressure manually as hot applesauce may splutter up through the vent. Remove the cheesecloth bundle with a slotted spoon and discard.
Step 4
Mix brown sugar into the applesauce until dissolved. Taste and adjust the level of sweetness if needed.
Cook’s Notes:
I planned to use this applesauce in cakes so I didn't want it to be too sweet. Adjust the levels of sweetness and acidity (with lemon juice) to your taste.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 30 | |
| Calories 28 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat0g | 0% |
| Sodium40mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate8g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber1g | 5% |
| Total Sugars6g | |
| Protein0g | |
| Vitamin C5mg | 25% |
| Calcium8mg | 1% |
| Iron0mg | 1% |
| Potassium57mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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1.7.19 I haven?t bought applesauce in a jar for many, many years. We simply prefer homemade, which I usually make in the microwave, but this method is just as easy. The star in this applesauce and the single thing that makes it distinctive and delicious is the star anise. It doesn?t overpower, but it is the first flavor that you taste, and it does make you wonder ??what is that?? I love finding new recipes that I can make in the Instant Pot?, and this will be my go-to recipe in the future. I used MacIntosh apples, and cut back a little on the brown sugar (personal taste preference). Thanks for sharing your recipe, we really enjoyed it.
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Loved it! I made this as written with the exception of cutting the sugar back to 1 tablespoon, we like ours a little tart. I used a combination of Honey Crisp and Galla apples. I love how well the ingredients work together. This will be a repeat, thanks for sharing.
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I loved how fast this recipe cooked and it didn’t even need to be blended, the texture was great! I used apple cider instead of water and maple syrup instead of sugar and it had great flavor!
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I like my applesauce more natural tasting so I followed this recipe and only used apples, water and a tsp. of ground cinnamon and it was great.
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