Homemade applesauce can be made in the pressure cooker in just 20 minutes. You can use any variety of apple you have on hand. It is especially delicious served as a side dish with a pork dinner.
Scrub apples under cold running water, then peel, core, and chop two or three at a time. Place pieces in a large bowl with lemon juice, tossing each batch thoroughly to coat and prevent browning.
Transfer all chopped apples from the bowl into the Instant Pot. Add the water and ground cinnamon, then use a large wooden spoon to toss everything together until the apple pieces are evenly coated with cinnamon.
Secure and lock the Instant Pot lid, turning the pressure valve to sealing. Select the manual setting and cook for five minutes. When cooking finishes, allow the pressure to release naturally for fifteen more minutes.
After fifteen minutes, release any remaining pressure before opening the lid. Mash the apples with a potato masher or immersion blender, pulsing briefly for chunky applesauce or blending thoroughly for a smoother consistency.