Cinnamon Applesauce (Easy Microwave Recipe)

Submitted by Island Girl 525

"This is really easy and delicious applesauce. I left out the sugar completely and thought it was sweet enough. The recipe says that if you prefer a sweeter applesauce, choose red apples, such as Fuji or Gala, instead of adding more sugar. This recipe comes from the Everyday Food Magazine."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 1 3/4 cups
• Serves: 5-6

ingredients

• 4 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
• 1⁄4 cup sugar (to taste) (optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch coarse salt

directions

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

Reviews

[LainieBug]

Great and fast applesauce. After mashing the cooked apples, I sprinkled the top with cinnamon/sugar mix - yum! Made for Spring 2014 Pick A Chef.

 

[SamHart7]

Very Good. I'm a college student who only has access to a microwave and needed to get creative. I didn't add the lemon or the cinnamon because I didn't have any but added vanilla extract to substitute some of the sweetness. Still tasted great. Thanks for the recipe!

 

[Jociecee]

What a quick, easy, and delicious recipe for applesauce! I used Macouns since that is what I had on hand and it was delicious! I did not add any sugar and the natural sweetness of the apples was enough. I made this for Best of 2011 Cookbook game. thanks for a great recipe that I will definitely be making again!

 

[Lavender Lynn]

I love how easy this is. It is also a great shortcut recipe. The applesauce came out thick and delicious. When I make this again, I will try a combo of types of apples. I also might try adding some water before microwaving to try it a little thinner. Made for PAC Fall 2011.

 

[Boomette]

I used Empire apples. I didn't use salt. I used the sugar but only 1/4 cup. Great flavor. Thanks Island Girl :) Made for PAC Fall 2011