Instant Pot Applesauce

Ingredients

Apples, Water, Cinnamon Stick, and Salt:

Spices:

Instructions

  1. Peel, core, and quarter apples.
  2. Amount of water for 3 pounds apples: ¾ cup
  3. Amount of water for 4 pounds apples: 1 cup
  4. Amount of water for 5 pounds apples: 1¼ cups
  5. Add apples, cinnamon stick, water, and a dash of salt to the cooker pot. NOTE: Make sure the inner pot is no more than 2/3 full.
  6. Close and lock lid.
  7. Check to make sure the steam release handle points to "Sealing".
  8. Press the "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" button and set the timer for 5 minutes.
  9. When the timer goes off the cooker will automatically go to the "Keep Warm/Cancel" mode.
  10. Allow the cooker to cool down naturally until the float valve drops down. This can take up to 15 minutes.
  11. Carefully unlock the lid and remove.
  12. Mash the apples with a potato masher until they are desired consistency.
  13. Stir in ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
  14. Serve.

Comments

3 pounds of apples makes approximately 6 cups of applesauce. 6 pounds of apples makes approximately 12 cups of applesauce.

Refrigerate or freeze unused portions in airtight containers. Applesauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

If you prefer a smooth applesauce, you can use an immersion blender or hand mixer to mash the apples.

Is your Instant Pot taking a long time to build up pressure? Is there a lot of steam leaking from the lid? Is there an unusual amount of water in the condensation collector? What can you do?

Check Your Sealing Ring Periodically:

Step One: Check to make sure the sealing ring is installed correctly. If it is installed correctly then see next step.
Step Two: Replace sealing ring as it may be damaged or worn out.

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