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10 Minute Applesauce Alton Brown Recipe

This lightning-fast applesauce recipe, inspired by Alton Brown's genius, delivers perfectly cooked apples in just 10 minutes! Skip the stovetop and achieve perfectly smooth and subtly spiced applesauce in your microwave. A fantastic quick side dish or healthy snack, perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 270.1 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
10 Minute Applesauce Alton Brown

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Ingredients for 10 Minute Applesauce Alton Brown

  • Golden Delicious Apples
  • Fuji Apples
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • Cognac
  • Butter
  • Honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to Make 10 Minute Applesauce Alton Brown

  1. Peel, core, and chop 2 pounds of apples (about 4 medium) into 1-inch pieces.
  2. In a large, microwave-safe bowl (at least 2-quart capacity), combine the chopped apples with 1/2 cup of apple juice, 1/4 cup of water, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
  3. Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, leaving a small vent for steam to escape.
  4. Microwave on high for 10 minutes, or until the apples are tender. Stir halfway through.
  5. Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave (it will be hot!).
  6. Use an immersion blender or potato masher to blend the applesauce to your desired consistency. For a smoother applesauce, blend until completely smooth. For a chunkier applesauce, mash less.
  7. Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as needed. Add more brown sugar for extra sweetness or cinnamon/nutmeg for a warmer flavor.
  8. Serve warm or chill for later. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

189g

Fat

18g

Carbs

19g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Low Protein Healthy Desserts Side Dishes Fruit American Easy Microwave Beginner Cook Low Fat Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Comfort Food Healthy 2 Low In Something Apples Taste Mood Equipment 3 Steps Or Less