Quick Applesauce

From EatingWell: December 2005/January 2006 — Subscribe Now!

This speedy homemade applesauce is fabulous with potato latkes or as a healthy snack for kids.

READER'S COMMENT:

"This was so amazing I really didn't expect it to taste so good! I can't stop making it this way now because of how good this turned out. Thanks so much for an easy, healthy, preservative free way of eating. "

2 cups

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

4 McIntosh apples, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or more to taste (optional)
Pinch of cinnamon

Preparation

Place apple pieces in a medium microwaveable bowl. Cover and microwave until softened, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a food processor, add brown sugar, if using, and cinnamon and puree until desired consistency.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon: 9 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 2 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 0 mg sodium; 16 mg potassium.

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