Instant Pot Applesauce (4 ways!)

Step 1

Place sliced apple in the Instant Pot. Pour in 1/2 cup water and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Add the additional fruit, if using.

Step 2

Cook on Manual High pressure for 10 minutes. It will take 15-20 minutes to come to pressure. At the end of cooking time, allow a Natural Pressure Release. The pressure release will take about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Open the lid and use an immersion blender to carefully blend the cooked fruit (use an oven mitt or silicon glove if you touch the hot insert while blending). Even better, let it cool a bit so it's safer to blend. You can also scoop the apple/fruit mixture into a high-speed blender for an even smoother texture.

Step 4

Transfer to sealable storage containers and let it cool completely before chilling it in the refrigerator. You'll find the applesauce will thicken a bit once chilled. Eat within 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.