Microwave Blender Gourmet Applesauce or Compote (Sugar-Free!)

Name: Microwave Blender Gourmet Applesauce or Compote (Sugar-Free!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 1/2 Cups
Ingredients: 6 small apples or 3 big apples (I used old Fujis); 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)

Submitted by Marla Swoffer

"Wanted to use up old mealy apples and ended up with a scrumptious, almost dessert-like creation! I adapted this from an internet microwave apple sauce recipe and the Joy of Cooking's french apple sauce recipe. Funny thing is they both called for sugar, but I don't think it needs it."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 4
Yields:: 1 1/2 Cups

ingredients

6 small apples or 3 big apples (I used old Fujis)
2 tablespoons butter
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)

directions

Peel, core and cut apples into small chunks.
Place in microwave safe casserole dish with butter and cinnamon.
Cook uncovered on high 10 minutes (stir a few times).
Let it cool a bit (I'm impatient so I only wait like 3 minutes).
Put the apple mixture in the blender (or food processor I suppose) and puree until smooth.
If you prefer it chunky, leave out some of the apples and add them to the puree.
Or if you want a compote, don't blend it at all.
This is yummy as is, but if you enjoy a hint of vanilla, then go ahead and add a dash.

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Reviews

Made as directed, no sugar needed. This applesauce is amazingly easy to make and so much better than store bought. It has also kept very well in the fridge for two weeks now. Thank you for a great recipe!

Shazzie
Very good, the apples I used were not sweet so I added some splenda. Next time I will use the Fujis that she recomended. I had no Idea you could do this in the microwave thank you Picholine for the tip.

Richard P