Easy Microwave Applesauce
- Basic Applesauce
- 8 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Flavorings
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- In 2-quart microwave-safe dish, combine apples and water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap; microwave on HIGH (100%) 12-14 minutes or until apples are tender. (If microwave does not have carousel, rotate dish every 4 minutes). Stir in sugar and choice of flavorings.
- Microwave on HIGH 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Stir and set aside to cool before serving. If finer texture is desired, mash or puree apple mixture and put through a strainer.
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-microwave-applesauce-442489 (may not work)