Easy Microwave Applesauce
By Hklbrries
You can customize your homemade applesauce by adding a choice of flavoring, such as vanilla, lemon, or spice.
- 8
Ingredients
- Basic sauce:
- 8 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Optional flavorings:
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Preparation
Step 1
In 2-quart microwave-safe dish, combine apples and water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap; microwave on high (100 percent) 12 to 14 minutes or until apples are tender. (If microwave does not have carousel, rotate dish every 4 minutes.) Stir sugar and choice of flavoring.
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 strainer.
Nutrition Information:
Per serving, with optional sugar
121 calories
Less than 1 g fat (0 g saturated fat, 3 percent fat calories)
31 g carbohydrates
0 g cholesterol
2.4 g fiber
Less than 1 mg sodium