Comments on: Instant Pot Applesauce

By: Anastasia G

Anastasia G — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:42:29 +0000

I wanted an easy recipe where I didn't have to peel the apples and this was perfect. I doubled the recipe and used 1 1/2 cups water using my 8 quart. I will do it again and only use 1 cup of water. I drained about 3 1/2 cup of juice after it was done. I did add 1 tbs of cinnmmon, 4 tablespoons of lemon juice because I was canning this for long term storage. After draining, I added 2 tsp vanilla and used an immersion blender. Thank you for a great base recipe.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 22:59:11 +0000

In reply to Susan B. Great idea to use the cooking liquid for pork or baking! As for the skins, I am sorry to hear that. It may have been the type of apples or the power or your blender. But happy to hear you still enjoyed the recipe.

By: Susan B

Susan B — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 19:54:22 +0000

This is a great applesauce recipe. Very easy. I used cider as the liquid. I really appreciate the tip to remove some of the liquid before you purée or blend. I plan to use the liquid in baking or to cook pork.
The skins did not purée out, so I had to pick many of them out. The sauce came out a pretty pink color.
I did not have to add sugar, but I did throw in about a teaspoon of cinnamon. Thanks for the recipe!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:08:03 +0000

In reply to Theresa Hilton. Awesome! Homemade is the best.

By: Theresa Hilton

Theresa Hilton — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 21:43:53 +0000

Thank you!
Had some apples to use, found your recipe, filled my 6 & 8 quart instant pots. Followed your directions. Delicious applesauce and two quarts of apple juice!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:09:40 +0000

In reply to Crystal. Thank you for sharing Crystal! So happy to hear your girls enjoy--and those pouches are the best!

By: Crystal

Crystal — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:51:37 +0000

I made this recipe with half granny Smith and half gala apples. Added 1 cup of apple cider and 1 tsp fresh lemon juice.
I blended with an immersion blender right in a quart size mason jar. I also added 1 tsp cinnamon for the whole jar. I then put them reusable squeeze pouches.
Turned out great and my girls (3 & 1) loved it!!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:46:53 +0000

In reply to Steve. Thanks for sharing Steve!

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 03:57:46 +0000

This is a terrific and easy recipe. My Insta Pot is cooking my 4th batch of applesauce as I write this note. I'd like to add that the apple juice that is drained from the cooked apples makes for a very nice flavoring for homemade kombucha. I add it, some cinnamon, and a little more tea to my 2nd ferment. After 2 or so days...it is great!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:55:50 +0000

In reply to Kathleen. Hi Kathleen! I would defrost in the refrigerator overnight for best results.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 16:52:50 +0000

Hi,

You say it’s possible to freeze homemade applesauce. You suggest how to portion it and how long it may last. However, I don’t see anywhere that you suggest how to defrost it. What’s your suggestion for defrosting it?

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:40:56 +0000

In reply to Kim. Hi Kim! Thanks for sharing. Feel free to peel the apples, or drain off the liquid before blending--that may help with the consistency as well. :)

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:26:15 +0000

I am so glad that I found this recipe! I used water and it turned out great. The only thing I will do differently next time is peel the apples. I used an immersion blender and the consistency and taste were perfect but there were too many big chunks of apple skins. I threw it in my blendtec and blended it a little more. That did the trick but the consistency was too smooth for me. It tasted like a puréed baby food. It seems most people don’t have this problem. Perhaps it depends on the blender or type of apple you are using. Overall I was very happy with this recipe and will be making again!

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 23:22:23 +0000

Delicious! It was easy to make in the instant pot, and the food processor made it creamy.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:19:33 +0000

In reply to Karen Hassig. For this recipe, yes, as the apples will give off enough liquid you should not have a burn notice. If you have a finicky IP prone to burn notices, you can use 1.5 cups of water:)

By: Karen Hassig

Karen Hassig — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 16:15:53 +0000

In reply to Kristen Chidsey. I have an 8quart instapot, do I still just use 1 cup of water?

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 19:54:26 +0000

In reply to Jillene. You are so welcome Jilene! Thanks for sharing your review.

By: Jillene

Jillene — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 19:09:34 +0000

I discovered your recipe in 2019 and couldn’t believe how sweet this applesauce is! I’ve been making it ever since, it’s so easy! Thanks for this no peel method!!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 12:26:10 +0000

In reply to Jennie. What a great way to use your homegrown apples!

By: Jennie

Jennie — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 02:09:05 +0000

Kristen, thanks tons for this recipe! Our tiny backyard apple trees are yielding a bumper crop this year. I'm thrilled to have a great way to use them. LOVE that your recipe lets me keep the skins on our wee apples...and that you give a weight option for the apples.
I used half each Spartans and Honeycrisps and a ripe pear -pressure cooked the batch with Tbsp lemon juice + the water, and 3/4 tsp cinnamon plus pinch of my pumpkin spice mixture. Yummy sauce! 😀

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:03:51 +0000

In reply to Erin Turkington. I love the idea of adding a pear! Thanks for sharing!