We made applesauce in the microwave today and then ate it at snacktime. Here are some industrious preschoolers carefully cutting apple chunks into smaller pieces with appetizer spreaders.

Recipe:

In a microwave safe bowl covered with vented plastic wrap, heat for 10 minutes:

8 peeled, cored, and chopped apples

1/4 cup water

1/2 tsp cinnamon

2-3 Tbsp sugar (optional)

Stir after 10 minutes, then return to continue cooking for another 5 or 6 minutes.  Mash soft apples with a potato masher.  Cool and serve.