Rhubarb Applesauce Pressure Cooker Recipe

Rhubarb Applesauce Pressure Cooker Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 5 cups – Cooker: 5- to 7-quart – Time: 4 minutes at HIGH pressure

• 2 pounds apples (4 to 5 large apples), peeled, cored, and cut into wedges or chunks
• 1 pound trimmed rhubarb stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup water or white grape juice
• ¾ cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Method

1. In a 5- to 7-quart pressure cooker, combine the apples, rhubarb, and water
2. Close and lock the lid
3. Set the burner heat to high
4. When the cooker reaches HIGH pressure, reduce the burner heat as low as you can and still maintain HIGH pressure
5. Set a timer to cook for 4 minutes
6. Remove the pot from the heat
7. Open the cooker with the Natural Release method; let stand for 15 minutes
8. Be careful of the steam as you remove the lid
9. Stir in the sugar and liqueur if using
10. Taste for sweetness
11. Stir in the cinnamon if using
12. With an immersion blender, puree the sauce in the pot to the consistency you prefer
13. Cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate
14. Use immediately or let cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days or in the freezer up to 1 month

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