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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mix brown sugar into the applesauce until dissolved. Taste and adjust the level of sweetness if needed.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 30