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\n I do not believe in peeling the apples (organic recommended hence) since the skin has lots of nutrients as well. Wash the apples well and core them. If you do not have a corer, simply cut the apples in half and slice off the center section with the seeds. <\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.chefinyou.com\/condiments\/instantpot-applesauce-recipe\/steps-img1.JPG\"\/)
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\n Chop them roughly. <\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.chefinyou.com\/condiments\/instantpot-applesauce-recipe\/steps-img2.JPG\"\/)
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\n Add them to the Instant pot. If making mixed fruit applesauce, add the other fruits as well. I have used a mix of all the fruits mentioned since that way I “eat” more fruits in a day \ud83d\ude42\u00a0<\/del> we love our applesauce that way. <\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.chefinyou.com\/condiments\/instantpot-applesauce-recipe\/steps-img3.JPG\"\/)
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\n I prefer adding some dried fruits to enhance the nutritional aspect esp since these are consumed by my kids on a daily basis. I tend to use mix of dried fruits as well – more so on prunes and raisins since I feed this to the baby and we all know that prunes+baby=smooth….err..you know what \ud83d\ude42<\/em> I always eye ball the amount, but you can add as much or as little depending on the sweetness of your fruits\u00a0and personal preference. <\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.chefinyou.com\/condiments\/instantpot-applesauce-recipe\/steps-img4.JPG\"\/)
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\n Next add 1\/2 cup water. <\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.chefinyou.com\/condiments\/instantpot-applesauce-recipe\/steps-img5.JPG\"\/)
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\n Place the inner pot inside the Instant Pot. Add the lemon juice and (if using) cinnamon along with salt. Stir to combine. <\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.chefinyou.com\/condiments\/instantpot-applesauce-recipe\/steps-img6.JPG\"\/)
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\n Make sure to turn the Steam Release Knob to the “Sealing”<\/strong> position. <\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.chefinyou.com\/condiments\/instantpot-applesauce-recipe\/steps-img7.JPG\"\/)
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\n “Pressure Cook”<\/strong> it for\u00a0 5 minutes. <\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.chefinyou.com\/condiments\/instantpot-applesauce-recipe\/steps-img8.JPG\"\/)
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\n Once done, I tend to do a controlled quick release to maintain the color of the fruits and avoid overcooking.<\/strong>\u00a0 But you have two other options – either choose natural release for 10 minutes and then do quick release<\/strong>, or do natural release until the float valve\u00a0 is down<\/strong>. <\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.chefinyou.com\/condiments\/instantpot-applesauce-recipe\/steps-img9.JPG\"\/)
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\n Open the lid. This is how it looks – see the color looks vibrant. You can choose to use an immersion blender or potato masher to make your applesauce. <\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.chefinyou.com\/condiments\/instantpot-applesauce-recipe\/steps-img10.JPG\"\/)
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\n Or transfer the contents to a blender and puree until smooth or as per your texture preference. <\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/images.chefinyou.com\/condiments\/instantpot-applesauce-recipe\/steps-img11.JPG\"\/)
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