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Simple Apple Sauce, a recipe for how to cook the flavor of the season
Julie Cecchini
4 cups
BeginnerGrowing up I never appreciated this simple staple's power. The older I get I am amazed at how many recipes it makes better. Pork chops are never as succulent with out it. Baked goods take on an ethereal quality from it.
Total Steps
8
Ingredients
4
Tools Needed
1
Ingredients
- 8 apples apples
- 1/3 cup water or Zinfandel (red wine)
- 1 tablespoon Russian Mulling Spice or Chinese 5 Spice
- 1/4 cup sugar(optional)
Instructions
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Step 1
In 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine apples and water (or wine).
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Step 2
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap; microwave on high (100%) 12 to 14 minutes or until apples are tender.
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Step 3
Check the apples every 4 or so minutes, turn the bowl around if you do not have a turn table in your microwave.
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Step 4
Stir in the sugar (optional) and Russian Mulling Spice or Chinese 5 Spice.
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Step 5
Return the bow to the microwave and cook for 3 minutes or until the sugar dissolves.
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Step 6
Stir and set aside to cool before serving.
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Step 7
If you prefer a finer sauce, mash or puree the apples after it has cooled.
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Step 8
This makes 4 cups.