Applesauce

Makes about 2-1/2 cups

4apples (about 8 ounces each)* 2½tablespoons water, apple cider, apple juice or cranberry juice ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice (only if using water)

Calories 102 (6% from fat) ▪ carb. 26g ▪ pro. 1g ▪ fat 1g ▪ sat. fat 0g ▪ chol. 0mg ▪ sod. 2mg ▪ calc. 9mg ▪ fiber 5g

Peel, core, and cut apples into eighths. Place in a 1½ quart microwave safe casserole or bowl. Toss with liquid in recipe. Cover with casserole lid or plate and place in the Cuisinart Compact Microwave. Microwave on High (PL-10) for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring apples after 10 minutes of cooking, until apples are tender and can be mashed with a fork. Mash or purée to desired texture using a potato masher or hand blender. Serve warm or let cool, cover and refrigerate. Keeps about 1 week in the refrigerator.