Pressure-Cooker Homemade Chunky Applesauce

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5 min. + releasing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Marilee Cardinal, Burlington, New Jersey

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Dec. 01, 2023

This homemade applesauce is simple and down-home delicious. My family loves the things I make from scratch, and it's so nice knowing exactly what I'm putting in the dishes! —Marilee Cardinal, Burlington, New Jersey

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Pressure-Cooker Homemade Chunky Applesauce

Yield:5 cups
Prep:10 min
Cook:5 min

Ingredients

  • 7 medium McIntosh, Empire or other apples (about 3 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
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Directions

  1. Peel, core and cut each apple into 8 wedges. Cut each wedge crosswise in half; place in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add remaining ingredients.
  2. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 3 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. Mash apples with a potato masher. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until desired consistency.