Instant Pot® Applesauce
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Description
Five minutes of high pressure is all you need to get a smooth, fragrant applesauce - the Instant Pot® does all the work!
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 (1/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger
- 1 star anise pod
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 piece cheesecloth
- 3 pounds apples - peeled, cored, and quartered
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, or more to taste
Directions
- 1. Use a vegetable peeler to remove 2 thick strips of lemon peel, being careful to avoid the bitter pith. Tie up lemon peel, cinnamon stick, ginger, star anise, and cloves in cheesecloth for easy retrieval after cooking.
- 2. Place apples in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add cheesecloth bundle, water, and salt. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 15 to 20 minutes. Avoid releasing pressure manually as hot applesauce may splutter up through the vent. Remove the cheesecloth bundle with a slotted spoon and discard.
- 4. Mix brown sugar into the applesauce until dissolved. Taste and adjust the level of sweetness if needed.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 3 3/4 cups
calories: 28.4 kcal
carbohydrates: 7.7 g
protein: 0.2 g
sodium: 39.9 mg
fiber: 1.3 g
sugar: 5.6 g
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