This delicious sugar-free applesauce tastes like apple pie filling in a bowl, but with only fresh, wholesome ingredients. Great for kids and adults, freezes well, and zero WW points per serving.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: American
Cuisine: Classic American
Servings: 9
Calories: 79kcal
Author: www.theholymess.com
Equipment
Instant Pot -No pressure cooker: stove top and slow cooker instructions below.
1 spider strainer optional
1 apple peeler, corer, slicer optional
Ingredients
3poundsapplessuch as Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith, about 8 medium to large apples
1/2cupwater
1tspcinnamonoptional
1dashapple pie or pumpkin pie spiceoptional
Instructions
Wash apples. If desired, remove skins. Remove core and cut the remaining apple into quarters (four pieces.)
Place apples in the electric pressure cooker pot with water. As the apples cook, they will release more moisture allowing the electric pressure cooker to reach pressure.
Seal the electric pressure cooker with the lid and turn the vent valve to sealing. Program the electric pressure cooker to cook on “manual” or “pressure cook” for 8 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release. (For a smoother applesauce, allow to natural release 10-15 minutes. For a chunky applesauce, do not allow natural release for longer than 5 minutes.)
Remove the lid and using a spider strainer, scoop the peels from the applesauce, tapping the strainer against the inside of the pot to allow any applesauce to return to the pot. If you don't have a spider strainer, you can also blend the applesauce in a blender (taking care to avoid burns), and the skins will blend with the apples.
Store applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
This no sugar added applesauce is 0 WW points for 2023 Plan.MyWW purple 0 points, MyWW Blue 0 points, MyWW Green 0 points per half-cup serving.To make applesauce on the stove: Add all ingredients to a large saucepan and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, or until apples are very soft. Strain skins if needed. Leave as-is for a chunky applesauce. For a smoother texture, mash with a potato masher.To make applesauce in the slow cooker: Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours. Remove from heat and strain skins if needed. Leave as-is for a chunky applesauce. For a smoother texture, mash with a potato masher.