Microwave Apple Butter (20 servings) 2 pounds chopped apples 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice In a microwave safe bowl, combine apples, lemon juice, maple syrup and cinnamon. Microwave on high for 15 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender and process until smooth. Return mixture to bowl and microwave 5 minutes more. Cool and transfer to a jar. Store in refrigerator. Super easy as far as homemade apple butter goes. Hope you like it! Mr Breakfast would like to thank DixieChick for this recipe. Recipe number 1360. Submitted 9/30/2004.