Microwave Applesauce
This method uses the microwave to cook chopped apples and creates a fresh and chunky homemade applesauce.
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients:
- 5 apples
- ¼ cup water
- 1 or 2 spoonfuls brown sugar (optional)
- sprinkle of ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces and place them in a microwave safe bowl.
- Pour the 1/4 cup of water over the apple pieces in the bowl.
- Place the bowl in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes, stir, then 3 more minutes, stir, and then a final 3 minutes (for a total of 9 minutes of cooking time).
- Remove the bowl from the microwave and mash up the cooked apples pieces to create a chunky texture of applesauce. A potato masher or fork works well for this step.
- If you want to add a little more flavor to your applesauce you can stir in a spoonful or two of brown sugar and/or a little sprinkling of ground cinnamon.
- Serve immediately or put in a covered container and refrigerate.