Homemade Applesauce

Did you know you can make your own applesauce and it's actually really simple!

Course: Side Dish

Cook Time: 8

Servings:

In the lid of your instant pot, pull out the rubber ring, and replace it with a rubber ring that doesn’t smell of savory foods. (See note above.)
Peel and roughly chop some apples. I fit about 20 apples (I use red delicious) in my 8-quart instant pot. If you are using a 6-quart instant pot, then try 15 apples. Be careful to stay under the “max” line.Add 1/2 cup of water and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
Put the lid on and twist the steam valve to “sealing”.
Cook on manual high pressure for 8 minutes.
Let the pressure naturally release for at least ten minutes after the cooking cycle is complete.
Open the lid and with a spoon, gently stir. If you want- you can add sweetener to taste. {I have found that adding sugar isn’t needed}
Serve immediately (we love eating warm applesauce with a dollop of whipped cream on top!) or store in the fridge for up to one week.
You could fill sterilized quart size mason jars with applesauce, put a lid on, and put in a 40-minute water bath to bottle this applesauce and make it shelf-stable. (Just make sure the top of the lid pops in to ensure it is sealed).