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This homemade applesauce recipe tastes AMAZING and has no added sugar! All you need is four simple ingredients to make this delicious healthy snack. I make this applesauce almost every week for my baby, but it’s so good my husband and I find ourselves reaching for it as well. I’ll show you how to make this easy homemade applesauce recipe both in an instant pot and on the stovetop!
When it was time for my son to start eating solids, I did a TON of research on the best organic baby foods. I scoured the internet and grocery aisles for baby food without preservatives or added mystery ingredients without any luck. I decided right then that I would make my own baby food, starting with this easy homemade applesauce.
Homemade applesauce can be refrigerated for 7-10 days or frozen for up to 6 months.
Pro Tip: Make a big batch at the start of the week so you have applesauce prepped for the week/month. I like to save half of the batch in the refrigerator in glass jars or reusable pouches, and store the rest in the freezer. I tried several different versions and these are the BEST reusable pouches and glass food storage jars that I’ve found!
Easy Homemade Applesauce | No Sugar Added!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Immersion Blender (or standard blender)
- Sharp Knife
- Peeler
- Melon Baller
Ingredients
- 2 lbs apples
- 2 cinnamon sticks (optional)
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
Instant Pot Directions
- Peel, core, and cut apples into chunks.
- Place apple pieces, cinnamon sticks and lemon peel into the instant pot.
- Juice the lemon over the pot and pour in the water.
- Seal the instant pot and set to high pressure for 8 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks and lemon peel. Use immersion blender to puree or transfer into a standard blender.
Stovetop Directions
- Prepare the ingredients the same as above, but place into a large heavy pot with a lid.
- Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Check that the apples are fork tender before blending. (may need an additional 5 minutes)
Notes
It’s seriously so easy to make this homemade applesauce and it tastes amazing every time! This applesauce is a staple in my home and I hope that it becomes a fan favorite in your home as well!
For a quick rundown, check out this video on my Instagram!
