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An up close image of a mason jar filled with applesauce, surrounded by apples, pears, and cinnamon sticks on a checkered red and white cloth

6 Ingredient Instant Pot Pear Applesauce

Robin Phipps, RDN and Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, CSDH, LD
Sweet and tart, this homemade Pear Applesauce is such a delicious snack that is sure to hit the spot.  Ready in under 10 minutes, this quick and healthy snack is the perfect one to make during the holiday hustle.
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Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 3 apples seeds removed, roughly chopped
  • 3 pears seeds removed, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2  tbsps lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Add all of the ingredients to the pressure cooker and close the lid
  • Set to “sealing”, then press manual/pressure cooker and cook for 5 minutes on high pressure. Once it is done, release pressure manually. Remove the lid carefully and let the applesauce cool slightly
  • Transfer everything to a blender and blend until smooth, allowing space for the heat to escape. Enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.
Serving Size
One serving is approximately 1/2 cup of applesauce.
Fruit
Gala apples and Bosc pears were used for this recipe. Fruit can be peeled if desired.
More Flavor
Add other warming spices like nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 207mgFiber: 5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 72IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 17mg
Keyword AIP diet-friendly, dessert, egg-free, gluten-free, kosher, low-glycemic, nut-free, oil-free, Paleo, pureed, SCD diet-friendly, snack, soy-free, sugar-free, vegan, vegetarian-friendly