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Instant pot applesauce recipe is the place to start for Instant Pot beginners!<\/em><\/p>\n

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We\u2019re easing into the Instant Pot lifestyle over here. ( I use the Instant Pot Mini<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, of course!)<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not one of those Instant Pot fanatics who makes absolutely everything in the Instant Pot. I bought it to make beans from scratch quickly, and that\u2019s really all I intended to use it for.<\/p>\n

After I made a few pots of beans, I decided to branch out and try\u00a0Instant Pot Chicken Broth<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s impossible to mess up.<\/p>\n

Then, I graduated from that by scaling down Melissa Clark\u2019s recipe for Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

So now that I fully trust my Instant Pot to make my two favorite foods, it was time to give it a try for baby food.<\/p>\n

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I tell anyone who asks how and why my kid eats salmon<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, sauerkraut, broccoli and plain yogurt, that it\u2019s because of baby food expert Michele at Baby FoodE<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. I\u2019m a big believer in Michele\u2019s adventurous baby food purees with bold flavors and spices\u2013I believe that\u2019s what gave Camille her broad palate.<\/p>\n

Camille\u2019s first applesauce had plenty of spices, thanks to Michele. Then, it was an easy transition to Michele\u2019s carrot cake apple sauce<\/span><\/a>, followed by her hot pink beet applesauce<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

I also started Camille on savory foods first (like sweet potatoes, avocado and peas) before I gave her fruit. If you\u2019re curious, Camille\u2019s first months of eating went like this: sweet potato + breastmilk, mashed avocado, mashed banana, and then applesauce. (It sounds like you should check out my BABY FOOD<\/strong><\/span><\/a> section).<\/p>\n

I added these mixtures to the store-bought baby cereals. I actually don\u2019t believe in making your own baby cereal, because the store-bought ones contain extra vitamins. It\u2019s the difference between pulverizing brown rice in your blender and using brown rice enriched with vitamins. It\u2019s the one baby food item I believe in buying!<\/p>\n

Just a little warning (that I didn\u2019t heed at first), you\u2019re going to want two different seal rings for your Instant Pot: one for savory food and one for sweet foods. The first time you make apple sauce after making chicken, you\u2019ll learn just how gross chicken-flavored apple sauce actually is. Prepare yourself ahead of time, and buy a separate sealing ring<\/span><\/a>, trust me! 3 quart Instant Pot MINI<\/span>. Be sure to buy the correct size for your Instant Pot!<\/p>\n

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A great way to use this instant pot applesauce is to make homemade baby food pouches!<\/h2>\n

I portioned the applesauce into these Baby Brezza reusable baby food pouches<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. I have tried ALL kinds of baby food pouches, friends. Oh, let me tell you! I almost started a YouTube channel chronicling my frustration with homemade baby food pouch makers. But, these are the ONLY pouches I love! They fill from the side and they come with a funnel (it\u2019s the orange thing in the photo).<\/p>\n

Plus, the Baby Brezza set is just $10! It will pay for itself immediately, because we all know how expensive baby food pouches are at the store (but what we don\u2019t know is what is really in them!).<\/p>\n

After you fill them from the side, lay it flat on the counter and run your finger over the seal to double-check that it\u2019s sealed.<\/p>\n

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After making this instant pot applesauce flavored with plain cinnamon, I added a beet the next time to make hot pink applesauce. Camille adores it! I can also suggest adding 3 whole carrots and carrot cake spices, just like Michelle\u2019s version!<\/p>\n

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These reusable baby food pouches are dishwasher safe (hallelujah!), and so easy to use. If you show me a baby food pouch system that has a suction or squeeze station, I will flip.my.lid. Do not<\/em> buy those contraptions, unless you want to start an amusing YouTube channel, of course.<\/p>\n

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Another fun variation is mango apple sauce! I reduce the apples to 2 pounds and add 1 heaping cup of frozen mango chunks. The mango instant pot applesauce has a gorgeous orange color, and the mango brings so much sweetness that I don\u2019t use any honey or other sugar to taste. Sometimes, I like to grate in about 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger into my mango applesauce.<\/p>\n

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You don\u2019t have to be a kid to love this instant pot applesauce, though! Stir into plain yogurt for a snack, or try making your oatmeal with it as a natural sweetener! I hear apple sauce and pork chops were made for each other, too. Let me know how you like your instant pot applesauce!<\/p>\n

Once it\u2019s done pressure cooking, let the Instant Pot do a natural pressure relate, and then either puree the mixture in your blender (remove the cinnamon stick first), or use an immersion blender<\/strong><\/span><\/a> right in the pot!<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t15 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tCook Time<\/strong>
\n\t\t\t5 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tTotal Time<\/strong>
\n\t\t\t20 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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