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"Homemade Applesauce”

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 7 cups

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds of apples peeled, cored and cut into 1 inch pieces (You want to use a mix of apples some that are softer, some that will hold their shape. To see a list go here)
  • 1/4 - 1/3 cup raw sugar depending on the sweetness of your apples
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple salt or sea salt
  • The peel of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Place the apples in a large saucepan with 1 cup of water. Add the remaining ingredients and stir.
  • Bring the water to a simmer and stir again and reduce the heat to its lowest setting.
  • Let cook and steam slowly for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally so the bottom doesn't stick.
  • Cover the sauce pan with a lid and cook the apples for another 70 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes. In the last 10 minutes, use a wooden spoon to break up the large chunks of apple that haven't broken apart.
  • Serve slightly warm or cool to room temperature and store in the refrigerator in a jar. It will also store in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks or will also store well in the freezer for a year.