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    Home » Breakfast and Brunch

    Instant Pot Pear Applesauce

    October 11, 2020 by Chenée Lewis

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    Simple, healthy recipe for making pear applesauce in the pressure cooker. The best instant pot vegan pear applesauce recipe - no sugar added!

    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! 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!

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    Instant Pot Pear Applesauce Recipe
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    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!

    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!

    spoonful of instant pot pear sauce
    Instant Pot Pear Sauce

    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!
    • 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.
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    How Long to Pressure Cook Pears

    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.

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    instant pot pear applesauce in a bowl

    Instant Pot Pear Applesauce

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    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!
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 minutes
    Pressure Release Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 29 minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine :American
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 126kcal
    Recipe Source: Chenée Lewis

    Equipment you may need

    • measuring cups and spoons
    • food scale
    • pressure cooker
    • slow cooker
    • potato masher
    • hand blender

    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.

    Notes

    Slow Cooker Instructions: Combine all your ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on high for 5 hours, or on low for 8 hours, or until pears and apples are very soft. Purée and serve as detailed above.
    Storage and freezing: This pear applesauce will last in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days. You can also freeze it in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 126 kcal | Carbohydrates: 33 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 3 mg | Potassium: 258 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 23 g | Vitamin A: 83 IU | Vitamin C: 11 mg | Calcium: 19 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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    Simple, healthy recipe for making pear applesauce in the pressure cooker. The best instant pot vegan pear applesauce recipe - no sugar added!
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    Last Updated on August 10, 2022 by Chenée Lewis

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    1. Andrea Metlika

      October 28, 2020 at 7:03 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, this sounds amazing! I could eat this with every meal!!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        October 28, 2020 at 9:52 pm

        I could too! Thanks!

        Reply
    2. Amy

      October 28, 2020 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, love the apple and pear combo, so delicious!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        November 02, 2020 at 9:29 pm

        Me too!! thanks for checking out the recipe!

        Reply
    3. Nathan

      October 28, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        October 28, 2020 at 9:52 pm

        I hope you love it! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Dannii

      October 28, 2020 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea to do it in the instant pot. SO many ways to use it too.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        November 02, 2020 at 9:28 pm

        The instant pot makes it SO easy!

        Reply
    5. Emmeline

      October 28, 2020 at 6:22 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so good and what a great way to use up all those apples and pears!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        November 02, 2020 at 9:28 pm

        Exactly what I was thinking! 🙂 Thanks for checking it out!

        Reply
    6. hari

      October 16, 2020 at 2:48 am

      5 stars
      this is a fantastic recipe.
      I am all for healthy eating without sacrificing the taste of the food.
      thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        October 19, 2020 at 4:32 am

        You're welcome! I'm glad you like it! 🙂

        Reply

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