Microwave Applesauce

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Makes: 4 cups
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes

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Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

apples, peeled, cored and quartered

1⁄4 cup

water

1⁄3 cup

sugar

1⁄4 teaspoon

cinnamon

Directions

Place apples and water in a 2 quart microwave safe dish.
Cover apples with microwave-safe cover or plastic wrap and cook on high for 6 to 8 minutes or until apples are easily pierced with a fork.
Add sugar and cinnamon.
Use a potato masher or fork to make smooth or chunky applesauce.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Frozen apple slices work great in this recipe.

Serving Size:

1/2 cup

Nutritional Label:

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Category:

30 Minutes or Less

5 Ingredients or Less

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