Easy Microwave Applesauce

Applesauce made the quick and easy way!! This is a basic applesauce recipe with different flavorings. This came from Wegmans. I have not tried this recipe.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Basic Applesauce

• 8  apples, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup sugar

• Flavorings

• 1  teaspoon  grated lemon zest (optional)
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.