Use these directions on how to make applesauce in a pressure cooker to make a large batch of applesauce without added sugar.
We have 2 apple trees so I have a lot of apples to process each fall and not a lot of time to do it. To speed up the process of making homemade applesauce, I cook the apples in my pressure cooker. This greatly reduces the cooking time allowing me to make multiple batches of applesauce in one afternoon.
This applesauce recipe is made without using sugar. Instead ,I use apple juice concentrate to naturally sweeten the applesauce. I also add spices to my applesauce.
I do not peel the apples. I just removed the stem, seeds, and then coarsely chop the apples before placing them in the pressure cooker. The apple peels will be finely chopped up when I blend the mixture after it is done cooking and no one will know that I left the peels on, but you can peel your apples if you wish too.
Printable Recipe for Pressure Cooker Applesauce
How to Make Apple Sauce in a Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 32 small green apples quartered and cored*
- 1 can apple juice concentrate thawed
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ginger
Instructions
- Put the quartered apples in the pressure cooker (do not fill beyond the fill line of your pressure cooker).
- Pour concentrate over the apples. Add spices. Lock the lid in place. Cook over high heat until it reaches high pressure.
- As soon as it reaches high pressure, remove the pressure cooker from the heat.
- Allow the pressure to drop naturally.
- When the pressure has been released, you can safely remove the lid. And you will find super soft, mushy apples.
- Use an immersion blender or ladle the apples into a blender and blend a couple of cups at a time.
- After blending, pour the contents into a large bowl. After all of the blended apples have been poured into the bowl, stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Notes
The first batch of the season is always consumed in a couple of days. I can the later batches using the water bath method. Since we have 2 apple trees, we enjoy applesauce all winter long.
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Mary says
I really like your recipe. I have one that is similar but I keep my apples a bit chunkier to provide some texture. I hope you are having a wonderful day.
Alea says
Yes, the concentrate acts as a sweetener. I also use juice concentrate in my jam instead of sugar.
kissykat says
That looks so delicious! Does the concentrate substitute as a sweetener? Not that you need one, but I have seen no sugar jam recipes that call for concentrate like that. What a great idea to leave the skins on too!
Struggler says
Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, apples? Oh yum.
Please, when will you be opening an Etsy store?!
Michael Lee West says
I need to unpack my pressure cooker. No sugar! What a great recipe.
Chef Eureka says
I wish I had a pressure cooker 🙂
Sounds like it's fun to make!
ButterYum says
I did a blog post about pink applesauce once. Yummy stuff! I don't have a pressure cooker thought… I just cook mine on the stove top… like my hubby's grandmother used to do it.
Homemade is the best!
ButterYum
Joyce Owen says
I use 1 can of jellied cranberry sauce in mine. Just stir it in when you blend in the spices and my husband LOVES it.
Joyce says
I love homemade applesauce but I do not own a pressure cooker. My Mom had one and used it all the time. I should buy one since I know it sure would cut down on kitchen time.
Joyce
Sandi says
Go to the thrift store. They have them cheap!
The Thrifty Countrywoman says
Didn't know that you could can it without sugar. Now I know what to make for all my diabetic friends! Love that you left the peels on. That will make it a lot easier!
Jane
SnoWhite says
I love applesauce — never tried making it in a pressure cooker. I make mine on the stove top.
The Book Lady Online says
Your apple sauce looks so yummy! Thanks for the tutorial. Now I wish we had an apple tree. 🙂
Poppedijne says
Applesauce is always delicious.This is a good way to make it. Come an look at my canned plums and pears.