I feel silly even posting this recipe because it’s so easy! But I didn’t know you could make applesauce in the microwave until my mother-in-law showed me how, and it was groundbreaking to me! So I thought I’d share it here. She adds a bit of sugar to hers, but the kids and I like it without the sugar just as much! My mother-in-law sometimes adds some pears and that is delicious.

Easiest Microwave Applesauce

6 apples/pears (at least, can fill bowl) — peeled, cored, and sliced into 6 pieces (use your apple cutter)
1/4 cup water or apple cider (no need to increase the amount of liquid if you increase the number of apples)
1 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine apples and liquid. Cover.
Microwave on high for 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Be careful, the bowl will be hot!
Use a fork or potato masher to get applesauce to desired consistency. Add cinnamon if using.

Store applesauce in the fridge for a couple of days. You may freeze in a freezer safe container once cooled in the fridge. I like to divide into small portions in a quart size freezer bag, making sure it’s flat when freezing for easy storage.