Microwave Applesauce Recipes

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.

Steps:

• In a 2-quart casserole, combine apples and water.
• Cover and microwave 8-10 minutes on HIGH until apples are soft, stirring once during cooking.
• Mash apples to desired consistency.
• Stir in sugar.
• Cover and allow to stand a few minutes.

Steps:

• In a sealable microwave-safe container, combine apples with all other ingredients. Close lid, leaving one corner of lid open to allow steam to escape. Microwave on high for 10 minutes.
• Using a hand blender or potato masher, blend to desired consistency. Serve hot immediately or chill for later use.

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.

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in mixing bowl.
• Blend at low speed, then turn to medium for 2 minutes.
• Grease a 8x8 glass square cake pan and coat with graham cracker crumbs.
• Pour in batter.
• Microwave at 50% power for 6 minutes, rotating 1/4 every 3 minutes.
• Increase power to High.
• Microwave 2 to 5 minutes, or until done.
• The top of the cake will have alittle batter that will seem not to be cooked.
• Let stand on countertop 5 to 10 minutes.

Steps:

• In 2-quart microwave-safe dish, combine apples and water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap; microwave on HIGH (100%) 12-14 minutes or until apples are tender. (If microwave does not have carousel, rotate dish every 4 minutes). Stir in sugar and choice of flavorings.
• 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 a strainer.