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Ingredients
- 8 apples Cortland's are good a mushy apple for sauce, cored, and cut into chunks, peeling is optional
- 1/3 cup water or Zinfandel, yes that is right, red wine - for a delicious rich sauce
- 1 tablespoon spice Russian Mulling, or Chinese 5 Spice
- 1/4 cup sugar optional
Method
- In 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine apples and water (or wine).
- Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap; microwave on high (100%) 12 to 14 minutes or until apples are tender.
- Check the apples every 4 or so minutes, turn the bowl around if you do not have a turn table in your microwave.
- Stir in the sugar (optional) and Russian Mulling Spice or Chinese 5 Spice.
- Return the bow to the microwave and cook for 3 minutes or until the sugar dissolves.
- Stir and set aside to cool before serving.
- If you prefer a finer sauce, mash or puree the apples after it has cooled.
