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

Picholine's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1.5 Cups

• 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:

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

Reviews

[Richard P]

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.