Before we begin putting everything in the Instant Pot, lets talk about prepping the apples and veggies. First, leave the skin on the apples. This gives you a much more nutrient dense applesauce.

Peel the golden beets. The peel, if left on, will give a very bitter taste to the applesauce.

Chop the apples, carrots, and beets into large pieces. You do not need to worry about the size of them, they will cook perfectly!

Now, put only the fruits, veggies, and juice into the Instant Pot, set it on MANUAL for 12 minutes.

You MUST natural release, NOT quick release. If you quick release, applesauce will go everywhere and it will be dangerously hot.

Once you take the lid off, using a slotted spoon, take all the fruit and veggies out of the Instant Pot and place in a blender. You will have more liquid than you need. Do not discard the liquid, save it for smoothies!

Blend together until you have a smooth, thick applesauce. Now add your sweetener and spices to the applesauce and blend again.

For school lunches, store in 4oz freezer friendly containers, and freeze. On the day of school, pack a frozen applesauce in their lunchbox, and it will be thawed by lunch time! Enjoy!