Pressure Cooker Applesauce
In short: Chopped apples cooked for 5 minutes under pressure with lemon and cinnamon, then mashed into a thick, naturally sweet sauce. It takes about 40 min in total and makes 8 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 80 kcal
Homemade applesauce is much better than the jarred kind, and it is a good way to use a bag of apples that are getting soft. A pressure cooker softens the fruit in five minutes with very little water, so the flavor stays concentrated. Mix sweet and tart apples for balance, leave the skins on a few red ones for a pink color, and add sugar only if you need it. Eat it warm, spoon it onto porridge or serve it with pork.
Instructions
- Cut the apples into chunks about 3 cm (1 1/4 inches) wide. Peel them for a smooth, pale sauce or leave some skin on for a rosy one.
- Put the apples, water, lemon juice and cinnamon in the pressure cooker pot. Do not fill the pot more than two-thirds full.
- Close and lock the lid, set the vent to sealing and cook at high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then release the rest. The apples should be very soft and falling apart.
- Remove the cinnamon stick. Mash with a potato masher for a chunky sauce, or blend with an immersion blender for a smooth one.
- Taste and stir in sugar or maple syrup only if needed. Serve warm, or cool and store.
Tips
- If the sauce is too thin, simmer it on the sauté setting for 5 minutes with the lid off to evaporate some liquid.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg, a splash of vanilla or a handful of berries for variety.
Questions and answers
Which apples make the best applesauce?
A mix works best. Use sweet apples, such as Gala or Fuji, with a few tart ones, such as Granny Smith, for balance.
How long does homemade applesauce keep?
It keeps in the fridge for up to 7 days in a covered jar. Freeze it in containers for up to 6 months.
Do I need to peel the apples?
No. The skins soften and blend in, and red skins give the sauce a pink color. Peel them if you want a very smooth, pale sauce.
How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Applesauce?
About 40 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Pressure Cooker Applesauce?
About 80 kcal per serving, with 0 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 80 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
