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Homemade Applesauce
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 5
Good basic applesauce. Add some red-hots (cinnamon hearts candy) to boost the flavour and the colour.
Ingredients:
4 lbs red-skinned apples, about 12
1/2 lemon, unpeeled,sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
Directions:
1. Core apples and cut into eighths.
2. Peel if desired; it's not necessary.
3. Place in large, heavy pot with the lemon slices, cinnamon sticks and water.
4. Cover and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often.
6. Cook until apples are soft, 15 minutes or so.
7. Remove lemon and cinnamon; stir in sugar.
8. Put mixture into food processor and pulse until smooth.
9. Taste and add more sugar if you like.
10. Store in the refrigerator.
By RecipeOfHealth.com