3lbsapprox. 6 medium applespeeled, cored, quartered and chopped into smaller chunks.
½cWater
2tbspFresh lemon juice
½tspGround cinnamon
¼cSugarOptional
Instructions
Place the peeled, cored, quartered, and chopped apples in a large pot. Add the water, lemon juice, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir well.
Bring to a boil on high heat, then turn to low and cover. Maintain a low simmer for 30 minutes or until the apples are completely soft and cooked through.
Once fully cooked, remove from heat. For chunky applesauce, mash the apples in the pot with a potato masher. For smooth applesauce, add to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Enjoy warm or cold.
Notes
I used random apples for this recipe from apple picking. Other recommended apples are Granny Smith, Mcintosh, Fuji, Jonagold, and Golden Delicious.You can adjust the sugar amount according to personal preference.Makes approx. 1.5 quarts
Keyword apple sauce, Apples, applesauce, homemade apple sauce