Microwave Applesauce

For all of you who would like to make your own applesauce, but without having to do much work, this recipe is for you.

Category: Microwave

Ingredients

• 5 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1½ cups apple jelly
• ¼ cup Grade B Amber maple syrup (Grade A Dark Amber would be okay too)
• ¼ cup freshly-squeezed orange juice
• 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe container.
2. Cover container, leaving 1 corner open, and microwave on high 7–8 minutes or until apples are easy to mash.
3. Remove cinnamon stick and discard.
4. For a chunky sauce, mash the apples with a potato masher. For a slightly smoother sauce, use a hand mixer. For a smooth pureé, use an immersion blender.

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