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Clove and Cranberry Apple Sauce in the Instant Pot

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Clove and Cranberry Apple Sauce in the Instant Pot is a perfect snack to have on hand for the little ones and big ones alike. It comes together so quickly, and freezes well. 

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Clove and Cranberry Apple Sauce in the Instant Pot

Clove and Cranberry Apple Sauce in the Instant Pot

Remember when I told you to freeze all those cheap cranberries after the Holiday season? Well you will be super glad you listened, because now you can quickly and easily whip up a batch of this delightful Clove and Cranberry Apple Sauce.

And if you have an Instant Pot you can do it in about 10 minutes from start to finish! Don’t worry, if you didn’t buy up the cheap produce, you will still be able to find cranberries in the frozen section at your local store, and they aren’t that expensive.

Clove and Cranberry Apple Sauce in the Instant Pot

I know I have told you before about our love/hate relationship with applesauce before (you can read more on that here), but in recent years I have become such a huge fan, as I use it in ALL of my baking now. It is the perfect sweetener, especially if you are totally over banana-flavored everything (I know I was when I first started subbing out refined sugars and didn’t know of any other alternatives).

Plus it can also be used in place of eggs when you want to make something vegan – so it can come in super handy. Adding a little bit of extra flavor with the cranberries and cloves makes it perfect for making your fruit breads and muffins that little bit fancier as well. Yum!

Plus the addition of the cranberries makes this a beautiful popping pink color, which can definitely work wonders for the little ones! My daughter is especially impressed, as she is going through that ‘EVERYTHING has to be pink’ stage at the moment (where did that come from), and Cranberry Apple Sauce has elevated this snack from something boring to something super exciting she is more than happy to have on top of her yogurt at breakfast time or in the lunch box  🙂 Which is handy for me because it’s so quick to make. Win win!!

Clove and Cranberry Apple Sauce in the Instant Pot

I love hearing from you, so be sure to let me know if you give this Clove and Cranberry Apple Sauce a try! Oh and if you don’t have an Instant Pot yet, then pop over to amazon and pick one up – it will change your life  😛

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Clove and Cranberry Apple Sauce
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Clove and Cranberry Apple Sauce in the Instant Pot
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Clove and Cranberry Apple Sauce in the Instant Pot is a perfect snack to have on hand for the little ones and big ones alike. It comes together so quickly, and freezes well. 

Course: Snack
Cuisine: Dessert
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 128 kcal
Ingredients
  • 4 lbs naturally sweet apples, cored and sliced with the peel left on (try a combination of apple varieties)
  • 2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
Instructions

  1. Pop all of the ingredients into the Instant Pot (or alternative pressure cooker)

  2. Cook on manual for 5 minutes, and then allow pressure to release naturally before venting and removing the lid

  3. If you have an immersion blender then blend right there in the pot, otherwise transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until you achieve the required consistency (I like mine to be super smooth).

  4. Store in the fridge in an airtight container or freeze

Nutrition Facts
Clove and Cranberry Apple Sauce in the Instant Pot
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.1g0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 7.9g33%
Sugar 25.9g29%
Protein 0.1g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

    • You can definitely double-batch it with no problems. I water bath canned this last year and it held up great, although I am a bit loathe to give advice on canning as I am not a master canner myself.

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  2. Love the sound of this but a little concerned over the amount of liquid. My new 8-qt instant pot specifies a minimum of 8 ounces of liquid in order to build up sufficient pressure. Any thoughts on this?

    “7. This appliance cooks under pressure. Always ensure there is a minimum of 1 measuring cup of liquid for the cooker to pressurize. Improper use may result in scalding injuries. ”

    I haven’t run across an instant pot recipe that only uses 1/4 cup of liquid. I am a newbie so am super cautious:(

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    • I have made this so so many times and have never had an issue. One the pot comes to pressure there is so much liquid in the apples that it just works. However, if it makes you feel more comfortable you could always double the fruit and add more liquid. I would probably go half lemon juice and half water so it didn’t end up too tart. I of course have not tried it that way, so I can’t vouch for how it would turn out, but I am guessing same flavor profile, just a little runnier. Good luck 🙂

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  3. I love my Instant Pot so much! I haven’t experimented too much on my own though, so I love when I come across new recipes to use. This looks so good and I know my kids would love it too!

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    • It can be a bit daunting and I have definitely had a fair few failures in there 🙂 This was definitely a winner though, especially with the kids!!

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    • Yes to the cloves!! My husband is unequivocally opposed to cloves in anything, but with this it smelled so good even he couldn’t say no 🙂

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  9. When I see recipes like this I’m so annoyed I don’t have an Instant Pot yet! This looks delicious and I love the flavor combo! It’s so cute that your daughter loves anything pink right now, this must be the perfect treat for her. 🙂

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    • Haha you HAVE to take the plunge and get one – we are totally addicted and I use it every single day.Even my husband approves, and he hates when I come home with more kitchen gadgets 🙂 Oh she is the girlies girl, it is ridiculous!!!

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