September is here! The cooler mornings and evenings have arrived after a hot, humid summer. Which also brings us to, it’s officially Apple Season! One of my favorite items to make with fresh apples is homemade applesauce. This recipe is quick, the instant pot does all the work. A slow cooker works as well, see recipe notes. I suggest making this at the beginning of apple season then again later in the season. The apple varieties slightly change the taste. It’s a fun experiment to do with your family. Enjoy
Be sure to save the apple scraps to make apple cider vinegar! Here’s an easy recipe to use.
Apple Sauce- Instant Pot
This apple sauce is quick and easy to make.
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Apples Any variety
- 1/2 Lemon Juiced
- 1 tsp Ceylon Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Water
Instructions
- Optional: Peel apples or leave peel on for a nice chunky apple sauce. Slice apples into large chunks. Be sure to remove the core and seeds.
- Place apple chunks into the instant pot along with the lemon juice, cinnamon, and water.
- Turn the Instant Pot on to Manual high 5 mins. Let Natural Release for 10mins, then quick release.
- Stir to mash the apples. Leave chunky or take an immersion blender or potato masher for a smooth apple sauce.
- Best to consume within a week. This applesauce can be canned after making.
Notes
Slow Cooker Instructions. Follow the same instructions as above. Adjust cooking time: Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.