Go Back
Print Recipe

Microwave Applesauce

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
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.
*Adapted from https://foodhero.org/recipes/microwave-applesauce, from Foodhero.org, and https://eat-move-save.extension.illinois.edu/eat/recipes/microwave-applesauce, from the University of Illinois Extension Eat.Move.Save.
The Start Local recipe series is generously supported by Illinois Farm Bureau.