Instant Pot Applesauce – No Peeling

Maria — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:54:00 +0000

Instant Pot Applesauce is a quick and simple way to make this delicious snack. It’s sweet and can be used for so many things and it’s not just delicious warmed up in a bowl.

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I had several apples that were starting to bruise along with a bag of apples sitting on the other end of my counter. I figured now is the time to make some apple sauce before they all get too bad.

Now I am not a fan of peeling things if I can help it. So when I found out about this method of getting quick apple sauce with hardly any dishes and absolutely no peeling, I was all for it. Now I do like the texture of applesauce that doesn’t have the skin, so there is one more step when making this apple sauce to remove the peels but it’s super quick.

I love using the instant pot to make things super easy and cut down on my need to stand at the stove and keep and eye on cooking food. Not to mention if I need to leave the house for any reason, this can keep cooking and be done by the time I get back. I don’t need to worry about turning off the stove and picking it back up when I return home.

It also keeps the food warm by switching to the warm setting and it’s ready for me to continue with when I’m ready.

What can applesauce be used for?

In baked goods you can use them in place of oil in a 1:1 ratio
An added ingredient to your dinner side dish – add some sour cream and a little nutmeg and eat it alongside some pork or chicken
Add it to your bowl of oatmeal
Make a Peanut Butter and Applesauce sandwich
I like to add it to my strudels – just add a little sweetener and cinnamon – yum!
Make frozen apple sauce bites for your toddler
Add some to your yogurt with some granola for a tasty breakfast or snack.
Warm some up in a bowl and sprinkle some cinnamon on it.
You could even make this a gift and add them to pint size mason jars and add a cute tag.
The possibilities are endless

In a pinch I have used apple sauce in place of oils when I am making a cake or other baked goods. I have frequently made these delicious Applesauce Muffins for my kids and they love them.

What kind of apples make the best applesauce?

If your looking for a sweet applesauce, Gala, Fuji and Honeycrisp are best for that.

If your wanting a tart applesauce, McIntosh, Cortland, Pink Lady and Granny Smith would be your go to apples.

How to make Instant Pot Applesauce

Supplies Needed:

Instant Pot

Stainless steel food mill

Ingredients:

Apples (any variety will work for this recipe)

Cinnamon if you choose

How to make Instant Pot Applesauce

Wash your apples
Add them to your instant pot
Add the water, 10-12 apples – 1/2 a cup, a full 6 quart instant pot – 3/4 – 1 cup. You don’t want to add too much water because the apples release a lot of liquid.
Put the lid on the instant pot and set it to seal
Press the Pressure Cook setting and set it to High Pressure
Set the time for 30 minutes
When the time is up you can let the pressure naturally release or release the seal yourself.
Scoop out about a cup or two at a time into the food mill and run it through there adding more as needed.
I occasionally spin the handle in reverse to scrape up the skin that gets stuck along the bottom.
Keep adding to your food mill removing and seeds and peels until your finished.
Add a teaspoon of cinnamon if desired.
If you want to add a sweetener, you can drizzle some honey or maple syrup.
I keep my applesauce in mason jars. Add a funnel to a half gallon jar and pour it in.

Storage

This should keep in your fridge for a couple weeks.

For longer storage you can freeze them in Souper Cubes then pop them out and keep them in gallon freezer bags.

What to do if you don’t have a food mill

If you don’t have a food mill but want applesauce today, I have a couple ideas for you. You can always leave the peels on, just core the apples and then add them to the instant pot and cook as directed. Once the apples are cooked, a less mess way would be to use your immersion blender right in your instant pot to your desired consistency. If you don’t have an immersion blender, add the apples to your blender.

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6 Quart Instant Pot

Moulinex Food Mill

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Instant Pot Applesauce - No Peeling

Yield: 5 cups

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

A quick and simple way to get delicious homemade applesauce without the hassle of peeling.

Ingredients

10-12 apples
1/2 cup water
cinnamon (optional)
sweetener (optional)

Instructions

Wash your apples
Add them to your instant pot
Add the water, 10-12 apples - 1/2 a cup, a full 6 quart instant pot - 3/4 - 1 cup. You don't want to add too much water because the apples release a lot of liquid.
Put the lid on the instant pot and set it to seal
Press the Pressure Cook setting and set it to High Pressure
Set the time for 30 minutes
When the time is up you can let the pressure naturally release or release the seal yourself.
Scoop about a cup or two at a time into the food mill and run it through there adding more as needed.
I occasionally spin the handle in reverse to scrape up the skin that gets stuck along the bottom.
Keep adding to your food mill removing and seeds and peels until your finished.
Add a teaspoon of cinnamon if desired.
If you want to add a sweetener, you can drizzle some honey or maple syrup.
I keep my applesauce in mason jars. Add a funnel to a half gallon jar and pour it in.