Quick and easy Applesauce made in the Instant Pot. All you need is 4 ingredients and less than 25 minutes!

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 7 minutes
  • Total time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups
  • Category: sauce
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs apples (peeled, cored & quartered [I used honeycrisp apples])
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder (or adjust to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg powder (or adjust to taste)

Method

  1. Peel, core and quarter the apples. You may leave the peel on, I just like them removed.
  2. Transfer apples to the inner pot of the IP along with water.
  3. Add cinnamon powder and nutmeg powder.
  4. Close the lid of the IP. Press manual button and cook on high pressure for 7 minutes.
  5. Once done, wait for additional 6-7 minutes and then release the remaining pressure manually. The apples will be thoroughly cooked by then.
  6. Your applesauce is done. If you prefer a smooth consistency applesauce, you may blend the sauce using an immersion blender at this point (I did this).
  7. Let the applesauce cool completely and then store it an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.