Instant Pot Cranberry Applesauce Food

INSTANT POT (PRESSURE COOKER) CRANBERRY APPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Rinse cranberries in a colander and pick through them to ensure they are all good. (they should be firm and red)
• Core and cut the apples into large chunks.
• Juice the orange and pour it into a measuring cup. Top the juice off with water to make for 3/4 cup of total liquid.
• Into the insert of the Instant Pot, add the cranberries, apples, and the orange liquid.
• Ensure the seal is in place and lock the lid on the Instant Pot. Make sure the valve is set to seal and select Manual. Set the timer to 8 minutes.
• It should take less than 10 minutes to come to pressure. When the 8 cooking minutes have completed, let the pressure cooker come down naturally for 10 minutes.
• Then release any remaining pressure by moving the lid valve to open - be careful as the steam will be hot. Once all the pressure is released, open the lid. CAUTION STEAM WILL BE HOT!
• If you want the sauce to be a bit chunky, remove some cranberries from the insert and reserve to the side. Using an immersion blender, blend the cranberry apple mixture until it is your desired smoothness. Add any cranberry chunks back in if you reserved some to the side.
• Next, add 1/2 C honey to the mixture and taste test. Add more honey if too tart to your liking.
• Store in airtight containers and keep in the refrigerator for up to 30 days.

PRESSURE COOKER CRANBERRY APPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients to the pressure cooker pot and stir well. Secure the lid and turn pressure release knob to a sealed position. Cook at high pressure for 5 minutes. When cooking is complete, use a natural release for 5 minutes and then release any remaining pressure. If liquid sprays while releasing the pressure, quickly turn the valve to the sealed position and wait 5 more minutes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken. Sauce will thicken further as it cools. Serve warm or can also be made up to a week in advance and stored in the fridge. Freezes very well.

EASY INSTANT POT® CRANBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Add cinnamon stick and select Saute function; cook until sauce thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard cinnamon stick.
• Blend sauce with an immersion blender for a smoother consistency. Let cool; sauce will continue to thicken naturally.