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In the fall, if you're like many Oregonians, you probably enjoy picking apples at one of the city's nearby orchards. The fruit are, of course, delicious to eat straight off the trees. But what about any leftover apples you might have? Is there anything special you can do with those? Fortunately, the answer is yes. If you have an instant pot, you can make this delicious homemade applesauce.
What are the Best Apples to Use?
Although you can use just about any type of apple to make a delicious applesauce, many cooks prefer to use Granny Smith, Gala, Honeycrisp, Fuji, and Golden Delicious. And you don't have to use just one variety. In fact, many cooks suggest using two different types to give your applesauce additional flavor.
Ingredients:
- 3 pound apples
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
- Peel and core the apples, then chop into small pieces.
- Add all ingredients to your instant pot
- Cover the pot and secure.
- Pressure cook the ingredients for five minutes on high.
- Allow instant pot to natural release for approximately ten minutes.
- To release the remaining steam from your instant pot, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
- Carefully remove the lid from your instant pot.
- Stir ingredients and serve.
Canning Your Homemade Applesauce
If you love applesauce, you might want to consider making extra and canning it. When canned properly, homemade applesauce can last for about a year. To can:
- Fill properly sterilized jars with your applesauce, leaving about a half inch of space from the top.
- Scrape down the insides of the jar and remove any air bubbles from your applesauce with a rubber spatula.
- Wipe the rims of your jars clean.
- Place the jars of applesauce in a water-bath canner and process for approximately 20 mintues.
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