Instant Pot® Pear-Applesauce

Apples mixed with pears make a sweet dessert or snack without any added sugar. Using an electric pressure cooker cuts down on time and seals in the nutrition.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 13 mins
• Total Time: 23 mins
• Calories: 70 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 ¼ pounds Golden Delicious apples
• 1 ⅛ pounds red Anjou pears

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large bowl halfway with water. Add lemon juice and mix. Peel, core, and slice apples and pears, putting them in the lemon water to prevent browning.

Step 2

Drain fruit; do not rinse. Place drained fruit, 1/4 cup water, and cinnamon stick in a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Set the Manual mode to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, up to 15 minutes. Unlock lid. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Pass the cooked fruit through a food mill; sauce will be slightly coarse. Blend fruit with an immersion blender for a smoother sauce.