As promised, during my month-long absence, Zips learned how to make applesauce with just a microwave and a food processor! Armed with a 5lb bag of apples and a couple of lemons and spices, we've had fresh applesauce 4 or 5 times in the two weeks I've been back. It's become a breakfast staple for me (with toast and peanut butter) and at dinner time too. It tastes like apple pie without anything bad! And no baking! And virtually no cooking!
Zip's Spiced Applesauce:
peel, core, and cut up 4 apples (your favorite crisp, tart variety)
place in a microwave safe bowl with
1/4 c. water
3+ Tb. sugar (to taste)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
And for the intrepid, add whatever other apple pie spices you like.
Cover and microwave for about 10 min. or however long it takes for apples to get tender. Pour spiced apples all the liquid into your food processor and process to desired saucy texture. Enjoy warm or cooled. Keeps for 3 or 4 days in the fridge. You'll never ever buy it in a jar again!
How did I live this long without eating this?! Zips has never even liked applesauce before now!
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