Easy Microwave Applesauce Recipes

MICROWAVE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Combine apples, apricots, cherries, honey, lemon juice, butter, sherry, cinnamon, and grains of paradise in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, making sure there is at least 1 inch clearance above the mixture and leaving 1 corner open to vent.
• Microwave on high power for 10 minutes. Rotate the bowl a quarter turn halfway through if your microwave does not have a turn table. Uncover and microwave for 3 to 5 minutes if too much liquid was released by the fruit.
• Mash fruit with a potato masher until desired chunkiness is reached. Serve immediately or cool and store in the refrigerator.

PERFECT EASY MICROWAVE APPLESAUCE

Steps:

• Peel, core and slice the apples.
• Place apples in a large microwave-safe bowl.
• Add in 1/4 cup water, cinnamon (start with 1/2 teaspoon) and nutmeg, if using; stir to combine.
• Cover with heavy microwave-safe plastic wrap (leave a little side opened to allow steam to escape).
• Microwave on HIGH power for 10 minutes.
• Remove the bowl and stir the apples, then contine to microwave uncovered until apples are very tender (about 5-6 minutes longer).
• Using a large fork (I use a potato masher for this) coarsley mash apples to desired texture.
• Add in sugar to taste while the apples are still hot; mix well to combine.
• Bring to room temperature and then refrigerate for up to two days, or freeze in plastic freezer containers.

3-INGREDIENT APPLESAUCE (NO SUGAR ADDED)

Steps:

• To a medium saucepan (see notes for Instant Pot instructions) add peeled chopped apples, cinnamon, a dash of water (~2-3 Tbsp / 30-45 ml as original recipe is written), and lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. Stir.
• Cover and cook over medium heat until it simmers, then reduce heat to low / medium-low and continue cooking until the apples are very tender and slightly caramelized - about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• Use the back of a wooden spoon or potato masher to mash into a loose sauce. You could also blend with an immersion blender, in a food processor or high-speed blender for smoother texture (optional) - a helpful step if you left the skins on. Add a dash of maple syrup or sugar of choice to sweeten (optional - depends on sweetness of your apples).
• Enjoy fresh, or store cooled leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month. Enjoy cold or reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat until hot (add more water as needed if dry).

CINNAMON APPLESAUCE (EASY MICROWAVE RECIPE)

Steps:

• In a 2 quart microwave- safe dish with a lid, combine apples, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
• Cover, and microwave on high until very tender, 10- 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Mash apples with the back of a spoon.
• Serve warm; or cover, refrigerate at least 1 hour, and serve chilled. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

16 WAYS TO COOK WITH APPLESAUCE

Steps:

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• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a healthy treat in 30 minutes or less!