Name: Apple Pie Applesauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6 serving
Cuisine: Modern
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lb assorted sweet and tart apples ((such as Gala, Granny Smith, and Fuji)); 2 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 2 tsp ghee; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (plus more for serving); 1/8 tsp ground allspice; 1/8 tsp fine sea salt

Apple Pie Applesauce

By :Danielle Walker

My grandmother always dotted her pies and fruit crisps with squares of butter, which melted into the crust and gave it a rich flavor that complemented the fruit and spices. In this applesauce recipe, I cook apples with apple pie spices— cinnamon and allspice—and use ghee to add a creamy, buttery flavor. A mix of sweet and tart apples ensures that no added sweetener is needed. The applesauce also works great as baby food. I usually put just a touch of ghee in most of my vegetable or fruit baby purees because the fat helps babies’ little bodies absorb the nutrients. The same is true for adults.

Course

Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Kids, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine

Modern

Difficulty

Easy

Browse Category

Breakfast, Dessert, Kid-Friendly, Seven Ingredients or Less, Vegan & Vegetarian

Duration

15-30 min

Cooking Technique

Pressure Cook

Main Ingredient

Allspice, Apples, Cinnamon, Lemon Juice

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings

6 serving

Ingredients

3 1/2 lb assorted sweet and tart apples (such as Gala, Granny Smith, and Fuji)
2 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
2 tsp ghee
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon plus more for serving
1/8 tsp ground allspice
1/8 tsp fine sea salt

Course

Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Kids, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine

Modern

Difficulty

Easy

Browse Category

Breakfast, Dessert, Kid-Friendly, Seven Ingredients or Less, Vegan & Vegetarian

Duration

15-30 min

Cooking Technique

Pressure Cook

Main Ingredient

Allspice, Apples, Cinnamon, Lemon Juice

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings

6 serving

Ingredients

3 1/2 lb assorted sweet and tart apples (such as Gala, Granny Smith, and Fuji)
2 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
2 tsp ghee
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon plus more for serving
1/8 tsp ground allspice
1/8 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

Peel, core, and slice the apples. Place the apples, 3/4 cup water, and the lemon juice, ghee, cinnamon, allspice, and salt in an electric pressure cooker.
If using an Instant Pot, secure the lid and turn the valve to pressure. Select the Manual or Pressure Cook button and set it to high pressure for 5 minutes.Once the timer has sounded, let the machine release the pressure on its own; it will take about 15 minutes. (Alternatively, carefully release the pressure manually.) Remove the lid.
Using an immersion blender or conventional blender, pulse the applesauce to your desired consistency. Serve warm with cinnamon sprinkled on top, or refrigerate and enjoy chilled.
Store the applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 10 days or in an airtight container in the freezer for 6 months. Allow it to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. If desired, reheat in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until heated through.

Recipe Notes

Tidbits: Spoon applesauce into reusable puree pouches for a nutritious and tidy on-the-go snack for little ones

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Danielle Walker

Danielle Walker is the author of three New York Times bestselling cookbooks, Against All Grain, Meals Made Simple, and Celebrations! She is also the voice behind the most popular grain-free website on the Internet, AgainstAllGrain.com. She is a self-trained chef whose innovative and accessible grain-free recipes appeal to a range of appetites. Her recipes are not only healthy and delicious, but also can be credited with saving her life after she received a diagnosis of a serious autoimmune disease. She lives with her husband and three children in the San Francisco Bay Area.