Introducing Start Local, a new recipe series from The Land Connection in partnership with the Illinois Farm Bureau! Each recipe is designed with everyday cooks in mind, using ingredients from your local farmers markets, and filling in the rest with ingredients from the grocery store. So grab your shopping bag, meet your local farmers, and discover what’s in season across Illinois with Start Local!
Microwave Applesauce
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Fork or potato masher
- Microwave with microwave-safe cover
Ingredients
Farmers Market Ingredients
- 6 apples, peeled, cored, and quartered or chopped (about 8 cups)
Pantry Staples
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup sugar (or less, to taste)
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Gently wash produce under cool running water, pat dry, and prepare as directed.
- Place the apples and water in a 2-quart microwave-safe dish. Cover with a microwave-safe cover.
- Cook on HIGH for 10-12 minutes, or until the apples are soft enough to mash. Remove some of the water if desired.
- Mash to desired consistency with a potato masher or fork.
- Add the sugar a little at a time to reach desired sweetness, then stir in the cinnamon.
- Serve warm or chilled. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
Try other spices, such as pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom.
Substitutions
- Apples: Any type, fresh or frozen.
The Start Local recipe series is generously supported by Illinois Farm Bureau.
The Start Local recipe series is generously supported by Illinois Farm Bureau.
