In Season Now: Apples

One of our most well known and beloved fruits, apples, are in season in our area now. Apple season is from September until November although you can find them in stores year round. They taste the best and are usually the cheapest in the Fall.



Apples provide fiber and antioxidants and a great sweet crunch.

If you come across a good deal on apples, or if you have a bunch that will go bad soon, try this recipe for homemade apple sauce in the microwave. You will be surprised at how different it tastes from the applesauce we are used to buying from a jar!


Microwave Applesauce


I used 6 apples and had about 4 servings of applesauce. You can adjust the recipe and make more or less if you want!



Cut apples into small chunks. Leave the skins on for nutrition and fiber (plus it is easier than peeling them). You won't even notice them!



Place apples in a large, microwaveable bowl that you can cover tightly.



You can use regular sugar or brown sugar. I also like to add cinammon.



Add 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinammon (if desired). Stir to cover apples evenly.



Cover and microwave on HIGH for about 10 minutes.



Remove and stir apples. Replace cover and cook an additional 5-6 minutes or until apples are very tender. Cooking time will depend on your microwave and the type of apples used.



Continue cooking and stirring until your apples are easily mashed with a fork. You can make the applesauce more chunky the less you mash and stir the apples.



Here's how I ate mine. As you can see I like my applesauce chunky!

-Allison Leonard RD