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Natural Applesauce

Highlights

Serves 12 with 76 calories per serving.
Prep Time 10 min
Pressure Building Time 10-15 min
Pressure Cook Time 5 min
Natural Release Time 5 min
Chilling Time 4-8 hrs

Ingredients

  • 10 apples
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 tablespoon raw honey or agave (optional)

Note: use 5 Granny smith and 5 Fuji apples, peeled, cored and diced. Or any combination of apples depending on your taste. You can leave the skin on for a darker applesauce.

Process

  • Combine water, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt in the instant pot and mix well
  • Add apples and pour the maple syrup and lemon juice over them
  • Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes
  • Natural release for 5 minutes, followed by a quick release
  • Use an immersion blender to puree to desired consistency
  • Transfer to the fridge in an air tight container for 4-8 hours

Note: Do not add more sweetner until you let it cool and taste. You won't find it as sweet when it is hot.

Storage

Up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

Feedback

I've personally tried it, and it came out really well.

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