Modernist Recipes DB

Apple sauce, microwaved

Adapted from Voltaggio Brothers

We love a bit of apple sauce with our pork. Who doesn’t? Those atrocious commercially-made sauces are cloying and artificially sweet. There’s no need to bother with those, though, when it is just as quick to make your own with significantly better results. This recipe is simplicity at its best.

This recipe makes for a great template into which you can add your own flavourings such as cinnamon and nutmeg. We think a squeeze of lemon works well or you could opt for a modernist approach using citric acid.

Time

5 minutes total

Difficulty

very easy 

Special requirements

microwave 

Yield

240 g (servings 6 )

Ingredients
Weight
Volume
Procedure
A
Apple, green; peeled, cored and quartered
120 g
1 regular
Apple, red; peeled, cored and quartered
120 g
1 regular
1
Slice thinly.
2
Place in a microwave-safe bowl. The bowl should not be more than two-thirds full.
3
Wrap tightly with plastic film. Tuck the excess under the bowl so it is wrapped tightly.
4
Microwave on high for 3 minutes. The pieces should be very soft. Cook for an additional 1 minute if required.
5
Break the plastic wrap to carefully release steam and transfer apples to a blender.
6
Blend to a smooth puree, about 2 minutes.
B
Lemon, juice
to taste
Cinnamon
to taste
Nutmeg
to taste
7
Add to blender and mix on low until just combined.

Original: 2014. Adapted: 2016.

Notes

Some research indicates microwaves destroy vitamins in fruit and vegetables. If you are looking for a healthier approach and have the time, vacuum seal your unsliced apple quarters with ⅛ tsp of lemon juice and cook sous vide at 88°C / 190°F for 2 hours 30 minutes.

Food pairings

Pork belly

Nutrition
Serving size 40 g; calories 19.2 kcal, kilojoules 80 kJ, protein 0.1 g, carbohydrates 4.6 g, sugar 4 g, fat 0.1 g, saturated fat 0 g, unsaturated fat 0 g, trans fat 0 g, fiber 0.5 g, cholesterol 0 mg,

Type sauce sauce for meat

Author

Yield

g

Servings

Serving size 40 g

Serve

Per
serve
Energy (kcal)19.2
Energy (kJ)80
Protein (g)0.1
Fat (g)0.1
Carbs (g)4.6
Sugars (g)4
Fiber (g)0.5
Sodium (mg)0
Cholesterol (mg)0

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