Homemade Apple Sauce
Makes about 1 quart using 3 pounds of apples, peeled and cored. I prefer Albemarle Pippins but 1/2 Delicious and 1/2 Rome will do nicely. I usually make 7 quarts at a time and can them.
3 pounds apples, peeled and cored and quartered
1 cup water
1/2 to 1 cup of sugar, depending on apples
1 tablespoon cinnamon hearts
Dash of salt
Place apples in a large kettle, add some sugar, water and cinnamon hearts. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove some to a saucer and allow to cool and taste for texture and sweetness. Add more sugar if desired and cook until the chunks can be mashed to desired thickness with potato masher. If you like smooth applesauce, put in processor for a moment. Cool and refrigerate in a tightly covered container. Serve warm or chilled. For a change add raisins, toasted coconut, drained crushed pineapple.