Ingredients:

6 apples, pared, cored and quartered
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg or cloves

Preparation Method:

In 2-qt. casserole place apples with water. Cover. Microwave at High 7 to 8 Minutes, until fork-tender. Into blender container, place apple mixture, sugar, salt and spices, if desired. Blend until smooth. Makes 3 to 4 cups

If blender is unavailable, mash with potato masher or put apples through ricer.