Homemade Applesauce
INGREDIENTS
3-4 lbs apples, recommend Granny Smith or Fuji
4 strips of lemon peel
Juice of 1 lemon
3 inches of cinnamon stick
¼ cup dark brown sugar
Up to ½ cup granulated sugar (dependent natural sweetness of the apples)
1 cup water
½ teaspoon salt
PREPARATION
Peel, core and quarter apples and place them in a large stockpot. Add lemon peel, juice of lemon, cinnamon, sugars, water and salt. Bring to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer. Simmer for about 20-30 minutes until the apples are cooked. Remove from heat and remove cinnamon stick and lemon peels. Mash with a potato peeler if you prefer a chunky texture or use an immersion blender for a smoother texture. Can be served either hot or refrigerate until cold. Great warm over vanilla ice cream for a quick dessert.