Instant Pot® Pear-Applesauce

Apples mixed with pears make a sweet dessert or snack without any added sugar. Using an electric pressure cooker cuts down on time and seals in the nutrition.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

13 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

38 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 ¼ pounds Golden Delicious apples
1 ⅛ pounds red Anjou pears
¼ cup water
1 cinnamon stick

Directions

Fill a large bowl halfway with water. Add lemon juice and mix. Peel, core, and slice apples and pears, putting them in the lemon water to prevent browning.
Drain fruit; do not rinse. Place drained fruit, 1/4 cup water, and cinnamon stick in a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Set the Manual mode to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, up to 15 minutes. Unlock lid. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Pass the cooked fruit through a food mill; sauce will be slightly coarse. Blend fruit with an immersion blender for a smoother sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

70	Calories
0g	Fat
19g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 70
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 0g	1%
Vitamin C 6mg	7%
Calcium 11mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 144mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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