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A bowl of applesauce on a striped cloth, surrounded by whole apples and cinnamon sticks.

Cinnamon Applesauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 16
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Homemade cinnamon applesauce is easy thanks to the Instant Pot.
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Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds apples
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Core apples and cut into chunks. (Peeling is optional, but recommended if mashing by hand.) Add to the Instant Pot.
  • Pour water and lemon juice over the apples, then sprinkle on the cinnamon. Do not stir.
  • Place lid and set to seal. Set to Manual High Pressure for 5 minutes. It will take about 20 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure before the timer starts.
  • Once the timer goes off, let sit for 10 minutes to release pressure naturally, then release remaining pressure.
  • Remove the lid and blend apples with an immersion blender, or transfer carefully to a blender. You can also mash by hand with a potato masher.
  • Transfer applesauce to airtight containers, with the lid ajar to release steam, and let cool to room temperature, then place lids and store in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Cook time includes 20 minutes for Instant Pot to come to pressure.
  • Makes about 2 quarts (8 cups).

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is an estimate based on online calculators and provided as a courtesy. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guideline only.

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