Unsweetened Applesauce Recipe in the Microwave For One 🍎🍏🍋👨‍🍳 | Easy and Healthy Vegan Dessert 🥣

My unsweetened applesauce recipe made in the microwave is a quick, easy, and healthy way to make dessert for one. Learning how to make a small batch of homemade applesauce is the best way to experiment with different varieties of apples, combinations of spices, and cooking times so that you can figure out what is best for your palate. This plain unsweetened applesauce recipe with no sugar and no butter is very versatile: not only can it be used for baking cakes and muffins, but it is also vegan, too! If you are looking for an easy and healthy dessert to stick to your New Year's resolution, or simply to take advantage of seasonal produce, this microwave unsweetened applesauce recipe is perfect.

This unsweetened applesauce recipe is super easy because not only are there just two ingredients, apples and lemon juice, but also because you do not have to peel the apples! Like I said, this recipe is perfect if you want a quick and healthy dessert for one person after a long day at work.

You need 2/3 pound (300 grams) of apple chunks for this recipe, so you will need about a pound of whole, fresh apples. Best of all, you can use whatever type of apple you want. Many people like to cook with Granny Smith apples, but I prefer Golden Delicious because, in my opinion, they are the perfect combination of flavor, sweetness, and tartness. Making a small batch of applesauce in the microwave allows you to experiment, so you may even want to try a mix of apples.

Since you do not have to peel the apples, all you have to do is cut around the core and measure out 2/3 pound of apple chunks, about 3 cups. You then put the apple chunks into a microwave-safe bowl before drizzling in the lemon juice to add flavor and prevent browning.

Then, you cover the bowl and microwave the apple chunks for 3, 5-minute increments, stirring every 5 minutes. Once the apple chunks have cooked for a total of 15 minutes, use an immersion blender to puree the cooked apples into homemade applesauce. Although you can serve it immediately after taking it out of the microwave, this homemade unsweetened applesauce is always delicious cold.

Honestly, my homemade unsweetened applesauce recipe made in the microwave is amazing. It is a lot thicker than storebought applesauce, the extra cooking time concentrating the natural sugars and flavors. The thickness also gives this rustic old fashioned applesauce a smooth texture that is unforgettably delicious.

Although I think it is delicious as is, you may want to add spices. I recommend adding spices to the soon-to-be applesauce before you put it into the microwave for the first time. I think this a lot of flavorings would be good in this applesauce, but I would recommend a combination of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.

This old fashioned unsweetened applesauce recipe made in the microwave was amazing. It is the perfect quick and easy dessert for one, especially if you are trying to following a healthy diet. This applesauce would also be perfect for vegans. If you make this applesauce, I know you will love it.
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Unsweetened Applesauce Recipe in the Microwave
2/3 pound (300g, about 3 cups) of apple chunks -- you will need about 1 pound of fresh, whole apples
1.5 tablespoons lemon juice

1. Do not peel the apples. This is a no peel applesauce.
2. Cutting around the core, cut the apples into chunks. Remember to not peel the apples.
3. Measure out 3 cups (300g) of apple chunks, then place into a microwave-safe bowl.
4. Drizzle in lemon juice, then stir to coat all of the apple slices with the lemon juice.
5. Cover bowl with lid or plastic wrap, then microwave on high for a total of 15 minutes, stopping every 5 minutes to stir the apples.
6. After microwaving the apples for 3 increments of 5 minutes, puree with immersion blender.
7. Although this applesauce for one can be served warm, it can also be served cold.

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[SarasBites]

I’m totally going to try this for my toddler. He loves apple sauce and homemade is so much better than buying it!

[DadsDishes]

We all need a little less sugar nowadays! I know I do after my December! Love the simplicity of the ingredients and the process

[IntheKitchenwithKaren]

I think Golden delicious apples were the perfect choice for this. I had no idea you could make applesauce in the microwave! How cool is that! And a nice healthy treat. I’m sure it’s so much better than the jarred!!

[YourNextCast]

Great recipe to kick off the New Year. Easy and healthy are the best combination. Looks great too. 👍👍

[SOKLYPO]

Nice recipe, looks delicious. Thanks for sharing my friend🌹👍👍

[AliciaLynnYT]

Hi, Parnell! I love homemade applesauce. It's dessert that you don't have to feel bad about eating. I still haven't tried Golden delicious, I need to. This is a great way to make a dessert for one or to make up a small amount to use for baking! I love how fast and easy it is too! Thanks for sharing, my friend, and Happy Friday to you! 🍎

[vongtaynhanaikptt]

I will surely go back for more! Enjoyed it a lot. Fully watched!

[LashonDCampbell]

Perfect recipe for me,
Hope that you are well. I really enjoyed watching your video. Always delightful and fun to watch. I really enjoy your beautiful channel.

[mollypurcelleasycooking]

this looks great! and so easy! i will make this for my kids this afternoon :)

[Ritanarecipes]

HI there chef, this applesauce is very easy to make. The lemon juice added so much flavor to it. Thanks for sharing and stay in touch!

[CookingwithAnadi]

Awesome! This is really easy to do and must be so flavourful! Love the dessert for one concept, I seriously need those! I didn't know applesauce could be done in the microwave so that's great and healthy, very well explained Parnell!

[TurtlesTastyTreats]

I absolutely love Apple Sauce, However, I never thought about making my own until now. Seeing you make this in the microwave I am totally going to give this a try. I have never tried the Golden Delicious Brand of Apples, however I am going to give that a try. I love you used your Scale. I love using my scale when I am baking. I cannot believe how you were able to get 3 Cups of cut apples without using a lot of apples. I love the finish product. I love the presentation at the end with the different color of apples with your apple sauce. You did a wonderful amazing job. I truly enjoyed this from beginning to end. Thank you so kindly for sharing

[Bake_That]

I love how easy this apple sauce is to make! I also love that you dont need to peel the apples and it only contains 2 ingredients! Thank you for the tips on which apples are best to use! I love eating apple peels for a snack 🙂

[BakingCookingFun]

This is such a good little kitchen staple. You never know when you need apple sauce. I really like baking with it, but it's also great as a dessert or side dish. :)

[Jerri-ellen]

My Dad and I use to eat a lot of apple sauce. I dj t eat so much now just because of how sweet it is. I like this recipe Parnell it’s nice that it’s like two ingredients and not sweet and still very enjoyable. Golden delicious apples great flavour for this for sure. Thank you for the tip on how to pick out the ones a little sweeter by the way.

[ReginaSober]

Ver similar to how to can applesauce. But making it for one, which is perfect if you just want a little bit. Looks great!

[kathycunningham]

This sure looks delicious. Thanks a million for sharing this with us.
Love applesauce with a pork roast and I could eat as a side with a sandwich, it’s a favorite.
So happy to start the New Year off with your awesome recipes.
Have a fantastic and blessed day.
Looking forward to more exciting recipes from you!

[patriciaridley]

so you cooked it in the microwave for 3 times??

[MaryBP-ns]

Hi Chef
I’m going to be making an applesauce pie from a recipe on the YouTube channel Rocky Creek Homestead. I want a very smooth mouth feel, and I was wondering if when I make your applesauce, if I should peel the apples. ?