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Instant Pot cinnamon applesauce is the quickest and easiest from scratch way to make applesauce.
It’s apple season! If you’re looking for a way to use apples this season, this applesauce made in the Instant Pot is a great way! You can use any apples you have on hand to make applesauce. However, I recommend using apples that are naturally softer and a bit sweeter. Such as Fuji, Golden Delicious, or Granny Smith.
Are apples healthy?
Apples are a very healthy fruit, and are a good source of fiber and vitamin C. One medium apple has about 95 calories, 0 gram fat, 1 gram protein, 25 grams carbohydrate, 19 grams of natural sugar, and 3 grams fiber.
I use Autumn Glory apples to make this applesauce. Autumn Glory apples are larger in size and are actually a cross between the Fuji and the Golden Delicious. They are mostly sweet in flavor with caramel and cinnamon notes. I find these apples at my local grocery store.
Making applesauce in the Instant Pot is super easy. It’s also a great starter recipe, especially for those that are a little hesitant about using their pot.
What kind of apples are best for making applesauce?
Softer apples that easily break down when cooked are the best. Golden Delicious, Fuji, McIntosh and Granny Smith are some of the top picks.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Great Instant Pot starter recipe
- Made from scratch without additives
- Can customize cinnamon and sugar to your taste
- Makes a great snack
Ingredients
What you’ll need to make this recipe.
- Apples
- Water
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Salt
How to make this recipe
1 – Start by peeling the apples and removing the cores. Then, chop them up in about ½’-inch pieces. This does not have to be exact at all, just chop them up so they’ll cook down faster in the Instant Pot.
2 – Once the apples are chopped, put them in the pot, along with the water, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt.
Not a fan of cinnamon in applesauce? The cinnamon can be eliminated altogether.
3 – Once all the ingredients are in the pot, secure the Instant Pot lid and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
4 – When that’s done, let it naturally release for about 10 minutes. Naturally release means to let the Instant Pot release pressure naturally.
5 – Quick release letting out the remaining steam. Quick release means moving the valve from sealing to venting to release any remaining pressure.
6 – After apples are done cooking, remove the lid and place apples into a colander. This removes any additional water that is left from cooking. Be sure not to rinse the apples, you are only draining excess water.
7 – Once the water is drained, place the apples back in the Instant Pot. Mash up the apples to the desired consistency of applesauce. The apples will be very soft. I use the back of a wooden spoon until I get the consistency I like, which is a little on the chunkier side.
If you like your applesauce very thin, you can place them in a blender to break down the apples even further.
How do I store homemade applesauce?
Once applesauce is cooled, place in an ai tight container and refrigerate up to 3 days.
Can I freeze homemade applesauce?
Once applesauce is cooled, place in a freezer safe resealable bag or airtight container and store in freezer for up to 2 months.
Please Note
The Instant Pot needs to come to pressure before the cooking time starts, similar to an oven that needs to preheat. The cooking time doesn’t actually start until pressure builds, which can take anywhere from 5-15 minutes, sometimes longer depending on how full the pot is and how much liquid there is inside. Once it reaches pressure the Instant Pot will beep, and the cook time will begin to count down. Please, make sure to consider that extra time when planning your meal.
Calories per serving (1/2 cup): 134
Instant Pot Cinnamon Applesauce
Ingredients
- 3 lbs apples, peeled, cored and chopped I used Autumn Glory
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in Instant Pot. Stir and mix ingredients together.
- Secure lid on Instant Pot and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
- Let natural release for 10 minutes. Then quick release for remaining steam.
- Remove lid. Drain apples in a colander until excess liquid is removed. Return apples to Instant Pot and mash apples to desired consistency. Chill and serve.
Notes
- Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
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Apple and cinnamon is a match made in heaven! This applesauce looks delicious, can’t wait to try it 🙂
Thanks! I hope you enjoy! 🙂
Perfect! So easy and SO delicious!
Thank you!
So easy to make and even better than store bought!
Thanks, I agree!
That looks so good. I could eat it all by itself. So simple and easy to make too.
Thanks! 🙂
Instant Pot Cinnamon Applesauce is one of the BEST recipes I have made in my IP to date! The kids and husband were thrilled and really enjoyed this recipe.
Thanks, Heidy. So good to hear. 🙂
This was the PERFECT recipe to use up some apples that were going to go bad. Now I have apple sauce stores up for baking with, or snacking on for later. Thanks for the idea!
That’s awesome! 🙂
I love homemade applesauce. I usually don’t even add sugar if my apples are sweet enough. And it’s so easy to make in the instant pot!
It’s super easy to make in the IP! The sugar can definitely be left out if you prefer less sweeter applesauce.
I am always looking for Easy and quick recipes for my instant pot! Thank you for this one and just in time for Fall hehe 😉
It is perfect for Fall! 🙂
So many uses for this = my kids love apple sauce with pork chops and I can see needing a lot to make enough for that and snacks. Homemade is just so good.
Homemade is so good and those sound like great ways to use applesauce!
I have made apple butter but never applesauce. Looks like time to change that! Thanks for the IP directions.
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy. 🙂
I have made apple butter before, would love to try your applesauce.
I don’t have instant pot, I guess I will have to try using ordinary pot then 🙂
It can be made on the stovetop too. 🙂
I love anything apples, especially when it’s paired with warm spices like cinnamon 😀
Thanks, me too. 🙂
Simple and easy to make. Loved it! Was really delicious! Thanks for sharing
I’m glad you enjoyed, Yasmin. 🙂
Great recipe. Homemade applesauce is so much better than store bought .
I agree! 🙂
Apple sauce is such a great autumn condiment! I love it with pork and ham!
That sounds delicious!
This looks delicious… guess it’s time to pull out the Instant Pot!
It’s a great gadget. 🙂
Never made my own applesauce but this recipe sounds really easy and it requires only 5 ingredients. Can’t wait to try this!
I hope you enjoy! 🙂
I love how Instant pot have made life easier. Making apple sauce in it should be easy. The apple sauce looks great.
It makes cooking so much easier, for sure. 🙂
Wow, what CAN’T the Instant Pot do???
I was craving apple sauce the other day, but didn’t have any at home. It didn’t even cross my mind to make it myself! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Thanks! It’s so easy to make at home. 🙂
This is why I love picking fresh apples — so I can make applesauce!! Can’t wait to try it in my IP this fall!
Thanks, Ashley. I hope you enjoy. 🙂
Can’t wait to try this. It’s really difficult to find decent applesauce in the UK.
I hope you enjoy, Alice. 🙂
Homemade apple sauce is the best. I love the addition of all the spices in here, making this so much better than the store-bought version.
Thanks, Anita. 🙂
Hmm this is why I love Apples! So many delicious recipes to make. This Instant Pot cinnamon applesauce looks totally mouthwatering. My son will love this.
Thank you! 🙂