This is a delicious cinnamon flavored Apple puree, that has a good balance of savory, sweet and tangy. Enjoy it as a snack or use it as a filling for desserts.
Course Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, EUROPEAN
Keyword applesauce in instant pot, DietDairy-free, Gluten free, no peel apple sauce, Nut-free, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Author Sowji'sKitchen
Equipment
Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
Blender/immersion blender
Ingredients
5Apples(Ambrosia, Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, etc)
1tbsphoneyoptional
1tspGround Cinnamon or 2" stick
1/8cupwater
Instructions
Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot.
Slice the apples or cut them into pieces. Discard the core, stem and seeds.
Add apples, cinnamon powder and water to the Pressure Cooker. Stir it all up. Close lid.
Start the Pressure Cooker on manual or pressure cook mode at high pressure for 6 minutes. Once the pressure cooker beeps, let the pressure release naturally.
If using Cinnamon stick, remove it from the pot. Use an immersion blender or blender to smooth the applesauce to the consistency you prefer. Be careful if blending when the apples are still hot.
Finally, add honey and mix well. (If you want little more thick , saute for 2 more mins and adjust the consistency)
Let it cool, then place in air tight containers to store in refrigerator. Enjoy!
Notes
Peeling Apples: If you prefer, you can peel the apples and follow the same method.
Spices: There are other spices that go well with Applesauce – Nutmeg, Cloves, Cardamom. Try them and see what you prefer.
Sweetener: I have add a sweetener such as honey , if you preferred sugar add the amount based on your family’s preference.
Double? - This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. Keep in mind that apples can foam, so only fill to half the capacity of the pot.
Storage: This applesauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days and can be freezes up to 2 months. Store in small containers.