Do you have to peel apples for applesauce?

Peeling the apple is not necessary to make applesauce. The skins will make the applesauce color beautiful and ruddy, and the skins will soften enough in the cooking process to not be tough. Exception: You'll want to peel tough-skinned Granny Smith or Red Delicious apples.

Why is my homemade applesauce watery?

Sometimes apples produce more juice than anticipated. You can easily thicken your homemade applesauce by letting it cook just a bit longer.

Does homemade applesauce have to be refrigerated?

Homemade applesauce should be stored in the refrigerator in an air tight container. It should be good for 8-10 days if refrigerated.

How long does homemade applesauce last in mason jars?

Your applesauce may separate in the jars after canning. This is totally safe as long as the jars are sealed. This happens when using apples with a high water content. Store in a cool dry place for up to one year.

Weight Watchers Zero Point Unsweetened Instant Pot Applesauce

Name: How to Make Instant Pot Homemade Applesauce in as little as 6 Minutes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 Lbs of Tart Apples - I used Granny Smith - Peeled, Cored and Chopped; 1 Cup of Unsweetened Apple Juice - ***Note if you like a thicker Applesauce use only 1/2 or 3/4 Cup of Apple Juice; 1 Tablespoon of Fresh Lemon Juice; 1/2 Teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon; 1/4 Teaspoon of Grated Nutmeg; 1/4 Teaspoon of Salt

Description

The smooth decadent texture and the sweet all natural apple crisp flavor will have you craving for more than one dish of this easy homemade applesauce.

Once you start up your Instant Pot you will also get the bonus of the Aroma of Apple Cinnamon filling your house. The amazing smell will give you that comforting warm feel good memory of your grandmother baking an apple pie.

Ingredients

Scale

3 Lbs of Tart Apples - I used Granny Smith - Peeled, Cored and Chopped
1 Cup of Unsweetened Apple Juice - ***Note if you like a thicker Applesauce use only 1/2 or 3/4 Cup of Apple Juice
1 Tablespoon of Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 Teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon of Grated Nutmeg
1/4 Teaspoon of Salt

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Instructions

1: Place all of your Ingredients in the Instant Pot and Mix Well.

2: Place the lid on your Instant Pot and Lock the Lid and then place the Vent to the Sealed Position. Pressure Cook on High for 6 Minutes and turn off the keep warm setting.

3: Once the cooking is complete let the pressure release naturally for about 25 minutes, then you can release any remaining pressure.

4: Unlock the lid once the pressure is released.

5: Use your Potato Masher to pulverize the apples into a sauce right in the Instant Pot.

6: Remove and serve warm or chill in the fridge.

Notes

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from an online calculator which attempts to provide accurate nutritional information. Varying factors such as product types and brands can change nutritional information in any given recipe. To obtain the most accurate representation of the nutritional information in any given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 107
Sugar: 21.3 g
Sodium: 2 mg
Fat: 0.3 g
Carbohydrates: 28.3 g
Protein: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg