Cookbook:Microwave Applesauce

For all of you who would like to make your own applesauce, but without having to do much work, this recipe is for you.

Ingredients

 * 5 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
 * 1½ cups apple jelly
 * ¼ cup Grade B Amber maple syrup (Grade A Dark Amber would be okay too)
 * ¼ cup freshly-squeezed orange juice
 * 1 cinnamon stick

Procedure

 * 1) Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe container.
 * 2) Cover container, leaving 1 corner open, and microwave on high 7–8 minutes or until apples are easy to mash.
 * 3) Remove cinnamon stick and discard.
 * 4) For a chunky sauce, mash the apples with a potato masher. For a slightly smoother sauce, use a hand mixer. For a smooth pureé, use an immersion blender.