Celebrate National Apple Month with Electric Pressure Cooker Recipes

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, and that’s because apples are one of the most nutritiously beneficial foods you can find, not to mention they’re delicious.

Apples are such an important food to keep in our diet that October has been designated as National Apple Month to promote the sales of apples, and honor those involved in growing and harvesting them for our enjoyment.

You can show your appreciation for apples in many ways if you purchase or already own an As Seen on TV pressure cooker. Using a pressure cooker can make preparing snacks, meals and desserts fast and easy.

Take full advantage of National Apple Month with these electric pressure cooker recipes.

Apple Cider Pork Loin

Ingredients:

• ·         2 pounds center-cut pork loin 
• ·         2 tablespoons olive oil 
• ·         2 cups apple cider 
• ·         1 medium onion, sliced 
• ·         2 apples, cored and sliced 
• ·         1 tablespoon sea salt  
• ·         1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 
• ·         1 tablespoon minced dry onion 

Directions:

• ·         Season the pork loin with salt, pepper and minced dry onions.
• ·         Place the inner pot in the cooker. Place the olive oil in the inner pot. Press “CHICKEN/MEAT” button to sear the pork loin on all sides. Remove and set aside. Sauté the onions.
• ·         Add the remaining ingredients and the pork loin.
• ·         Place the lid on the Power Pressure Cooker XL, lock the lid and switch the pressure release valve to “Closed.”
• ·         Press the “CANCEL” button.
• ·         Press the “CHICKEN/MEAT” button and then “TIME ADJUSTMENT” to 20 minutes.
• ·         Once the timer reaches zero, the cooker will automatically switch to “KEEP WARM.” Press the “CANCEL” Button. Switch the pressure release valve to “Open.” When the steam is completely released, remove the lid.
• ·         Serve (Serves four people).

Apple Sauce

Ingredients:

• ·         8 apples, cored and halved  
• ·         0.5 cup sugar 
• ·         0.5 cinnamon stick 
• ·         0.5 cup water

Directions:

• ·         Place all the ingredients into the inner pot.
• ·         Press the “FISH/VEGETABLE” button for 4 minutes.
• ·         When the steam has released, remove the lid and mash the applesauce.
• ·         Carefully ladle the applesauce into the jars 1" from the top.
• ·         Using a flexible nonporous spatula, gently press between the applesauce and the jar to release any trapped air bubbles.
• ·         Clean the rims with white vinegar and seal.
• ·         Place the jars into the clean inner pot and add water until the jars are covered 1/4 of the way.
• ·         Press the “CANNING/PRESERVING” button and then press the “TIME ADJUSTMENT” button two times until you reach 20 minutes.
• ·         When the time runs out and the steam has been released, remove the lid and carefully remove the jars using the canning tongs.

Apple Cake

Ingredients:

• ·         2 Granny Smith apples, cored and diced 
• ·         1 stick butter, softened 
• ·         2/3 cup sugar 
• ·         1 cup yogurt 
• ·         2 eggs 
• ·         0.5 cup chopped walnuts 
• ·         1 teaspoon baking soda 
• ·         1 teaspoon baking powder 
• ·         2 cups all-purpose flour 
• ·         0.25 cup brown sugar 
• ·         1 teaspoon vanilla extract  
• ·         2 cups warm water 

Directions:

• ·         In a mixing bowl, combine butter and white sugar until smooth.
• ·         Add eggs and yogurt. Mix.
• ·         Add diced apples and remaining dry ingredients except brown sugar. Mix until creamy.
• ·         Butter a ceramic dish that will fit into the pressure cooker.
• ·         Arrange apple on the bottom of the ceramic dish. Sprinkle chopped walnuts and brown sugar over the apples.
• ·         Carefully pour batter over the apples.
• ·         Cover the dish with foil.
• ·         Place the inner pot into the pressure cooker.
• ·         Place the wire rack into the inner pot. Add 2 cups of water.  Place the ceramic dish on the rack.
• ·         Secure the lid on the cooker. Lock the lid and switch the pressure release valve to “Closed.”
• ·         Press the” CHICKEN/MEAT” button and then the “COOK TIME SELECTOR” button until the time reads 20 minutes.
• ·         Once the timer reaches zero, the pressure cooker will automatically switch to “KEEP WARM.” Press “CANCEL.” Let the pressure release naturally.  Switch the pressure release valve to “Open.” When the steam is completely released, remove the Lid.
• ·         Let cool for 15 minutes before serving (serves four people).