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Strawberry Beet Instant Pot Applesauce

Strawberry Beet Instant Pot Applesauce: A Colorful Treat for All

Experience the vibrant Strawberry Beet Instant Pot Applesauce, a nutritious blend of beets, strawberries, and apples without added sugars.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Pressure Build Time 10 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Applesauce
  • 3 cups Apples (Pink Lady, Gala, or Honeycrisp) Feel free to peel for a smoother sauce, but skins add fiber.
  • 1 medium Red Beet Washed, peeled, and chopped; cooked beets can be used for convenience.
  • 16 ounces Fresh Strawberries If fresh is out of season, frozen strawberries are a fantastic alternative.
  • 1.5 tablespoons Lemon Juice Brings out the flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances sweetness and adds warmth.
  • 1 cup Water Helps in cooking and achieving desired consistency.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients by coring and chopping apples, washing, peeling, and chopping beets, measuring strawberries, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and water.
  2. Combine Ingredients in the Instant Pot by adding chopped apples, beets, strawberries, lemon juice, cinnamon, and water into the pot.
  3. Cook by sealing the lid and setting the Instant Pot to cook on HIGH pressure for 8 minutes.
  4. Release Pressure by carefully performing a quick release and removing the lid after steam has fully released.
  5. Blend Sauce using an immersion blender until desired consistency is achieved.
  6. Store or Serve in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freeze in portions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This applesauce thickens as it cools and can be frozen in portions for up to 4 months.

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