Oh, the Instantpot. Is there anything it can’t do? Well, yeah. I’m guessing there are *some* things it can’t do, but I’m sure you can find a recipe for virtually anything if you use the google or buy Jennifer Robin’s excellent book dedicated to the multi-cooking wonder. What it can do, it can do so well. Like this Instantpot Apple Sauce, for example. Apple sauce is one of the easiest things on the planet to make, you basically just cook apples. But if you want to make it simple AND super fast, the Instant pot is your BFF.
(still don’t have one? You can make this on the stove top too.)
Instantpot Apple Sauce
It just so happens that this batch of Apple Sauce is the best tasting I’ve ever made; I’m not sure if this can be attributed to Instantpot magic, or the particular apples I used (many were looking sad and abandoned at the back of the fridge), or the addition of really, really good cinnamon from Oaktown Spice Shop*. Whatever the reason, I feel confident saying that it’s worth making Apple Sauce using this method.
Depending on how smooth you like it, you may have to puree or mash after it cooks. I like it on the coarser side, and all I had to do was give it a stir; it mashed itself while it cooked!
The following is how I personally prefer my apple sauce; I’m a fan of it tasting mostly like apples and not too sweet. I like an undertone of cinnamon but don’t want it to be overpowered by it, and love the addition of just enough cardamom that you hardly notice it’s there, but it adds a little something.
I also love a couple pears or a handful or strawberries thrown in. Depending on your preference, feel free to add more spices to taste, like a dash of pumpkin pie spice if that’s your thing.
* No, this is not and ad, but yes, the best spice shop I’ve ever been to, and huzzah! –You can shop online.
Looking for more Instantpot recipes? I’ve got a bunch:
Barbacoa
Pot Roast + Gravy
Green Curry Chicken
Mojo Pork Shoulder
Kalua Pork
Beef Pho
Instantpot Apple Sauce
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: condiment, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Description
Apple sauce is easier to make than ever when made in an Instantpot!
Ingredients
- 4 pounds apples (about 12, peeled, cored and roughly chopped)
- 1/4 cup apple juice (apple cider, or water)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- optional:
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cardamom pods or a dash of ground cardamom
- you can also add in any spices to taste after it cooks
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the insert of your Instantpot and lock on the lid. Set the valve to sealing.
- Cook at high pressure for 5 minutes. (The display will read “ON” until it comes up to pressure, at which point the 5 minutes will start).
- Once the time is up, hit the off button and allow the pressure to release naturally for 10-15 minutes before turning the valve to venting. Once the pressure nozzle drops, open the lid. (Smells so good, right?!)
- Puree with a blender or immersion blender for smooth apple sauce, or mash with a potato masher for chunky if it hasn’t mashed itself while cooking.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to jars and storing in the fridge.
Notes
Use within one week. You can also freeze or can the apple sauce.
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Gail says
OMgoodness!!! I saw this post this morning and made it tonight!! It took me longer to find the apple peeler than to make the whole shebang! LOL! I had about 5 different apple types, added one asian pear and one persimmon, and a little bit of preserved Meyer lemon. So freakin’ good!!! Thank you for sharing and the inspiration to play with different ingredients!!
zenbellyblog says
Oh yum that combo sounds AMAZING! I’m so glad you loved it. (and found the peeler!) 😉
Susan says
I love homemade applesauce, but haven’t tried in in the IP, so this has inspired me! I add nutmeg to mine.
(BTW, save all the peels, cores, bruises, and make ACV with it. Like everything else, it’s so much better than even the best bottled stuff.)
zenbellyblog says
Susan that’s such a great idea! I seriously never even thought of that. I definitely will next time!
Nechama says
I made your gluten free Challah and it came out amazingly great. First time any challah recipe I made produced a delicious challah. In the Challah recipe updated, someone wrote about loving your bagels. I cannot find the recipe here. Has it been taken off, or is it somewhere else?
zenbellyblog says
Hi Nechama! I’m so glad you loved the challah! The bagel recipe is actually only in a book- The New Yiddish Kitchen. There are a few variations in there, plus a bunch more I bet you’d love 🙂