This Instant Pot Pear Applesauce is a super easy autumn treat! If you love a homemade applesauce recipe but also love recipes with pears, this instant pot pear sauce is for you! Including tips on how long to pressure cook pears for the best results!
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And if you love this pear applesauce, you have to try my Apple Chips, my Apple Cider Donut Cake, and my Pumpkin Blondies with Apple Cider Glaze!
Instant Pot Pear Applesauce Recipe
This is a quick, healthy recipe that you can enjoy in the fall or all year long! Applesauce with no sugar added is one of my favorite easy, healthy treats, and this instant pot pear sauce recipe is even better! Fresh pears add a unique and unforgettable flavor, and cinnamon and spices complement those flavors so well! And because it's primarily fruit and you don't need any added sugars or sweeteners, this is a vegan, gluten-free, and diabetic-friendly recipe!
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The Best Pear Sauce
The best part about this instant pot pear applesauce is that it's so easy! This is a 5-ingredient recipe that pretty much makes itself! You just toss in your apples and pears, sprinkle in some spices, lemon, and vanilla, and turn on your pressure cooker!
And once it's done, just a few minutes later, you'll just mash it with a potato masher or purée with an immersion blender, depending on how chunky you like it. Making pear applesauce in the instant pot is that easy! And once you've tried this recipe, check out how to make butternut squash in the slow cooker!
Ingredients
- apples - You can use any firm sweet/tart apple for this pear applesauce recipe, like HoneyCrisp, Fuji, Gala, or Golden Delicious.
- pears - I used Bartlett pears for this instant pot pear sauce. You'll want pears that are ripe, but not mushy.
- apple pie spice - you can also just use cinnamon, or a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger, and cloves -- have fun with it! And if you love these spices, check out my Cinnamon Roll Apple Pies!
- fresh lemon juice - lemon juice helps to give the pear applesauce a nice tart flavor.
- pure vanilla extract - if you're looking to keep this recipe gluten free, check your vanilla extract label to make sure it's gluten free (most are).
- (optional) honey or maple syrup - I don't add any sweetener to my applesauce, but if you feel like yours needs a little extra sweetness once it's cooked and puréed, feel free to stir in a little maple syrup or honey.
Equipment
You'll need an Instant Pot, or another electric pressure cooker of your choice, for this Instant Pot applesauce recipe. I'll also have instructions below to make this in the slow cooker, so if you've got one of those you're ready to go! You'll also want to grab a potato masher or immersion blender to mash up your pear applesauce when it's done cooking.
More Instant Pot Recipes You'll Love
I love using my Instant Pot! if you want more sweet treats, check out my Instant Pot Apple Butter! Or for more savory ideas, my Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup or Pressure Cooker Ham Braised in Beer are great options! You'll also love this instant pot Instant Pot Mexican chicken and rice!
If you try this recipe, I would love it if you could leave a star review rating and comment below! It’s so wonderful hearing your feedback! And don’t forget to share your creations with me by tagging @chenee_today on Instagram!
📖 Recipe
Equipment you may need
- pressure cooker
- slow cooker
- potato masher
Ingredients
- 6 pears
- 4 apples
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) apple pie spice - or pumpkin pie spice, or just cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) water
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) lemon juice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in instant pot and secure lid.6 pears, 4 apples, ½ teaspoon apple pie spice, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 tablespoon water, 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- Set to cook at high pressure for 4 minutes.
- When timer beeps, leave the venting knob at the "sealing" setting and allow pressure to release naturally. When the pressurevalve drops, carefully remove the lid.
- Use an immersion blender (hand blender) or potato masher to mash apples and pears to desired consistency. Allow to cool slightly. Serve pear applesauce warm or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Last Updated on March 17, 2025 by Chenée Lewis
Amanda says
Does this recipe call for peeling the fruit? I don't see anything mentioned....
Chenée Lewis says
It's up to you - I prefer the texture of the peeled fruit but either works!
Andrea Metlika says
Wow, this sounds amazing! I could eat this with every meal!!
Chenée Lewis says
I could too! Thanks!
Amy says
Yum, love the apple and pear combo, so delicious!
Chenée Lewis says
Me too!! thanks for checking out the recipe!
Nathan says
Wow, I never would've even thought to make my own apple sauce. The addition of the pear seems like a tasty idea, can't wait to give it a try!
Chenée Lewis says
I hope you love it! 🙂
Dannii says
What a great idea to do it in the instant pot. SO many ways to use it too.
Chenée Lewis says
The instant pot makes it SO easy!
Emmeline says
This looks so good and what a great way to use up all those apples and pears!
Chenée Lewis says
Exactly what I was thinking! 🙂 Thanks for checking it out!
hari says
this is a fantastic recipe.
I am all for healthy eating without sacrificing the taste of the food.
thanks for sharing.
Chenée Lewis says
You're welcome! I'm glad you like it! 🙂