Recipe

Make Yourself Some Applesauce

Ingredients

Core all 6 apples.
Cut one apple in half lengthwise. Place the halves flat on the cutting board and cut each one into quarters lengthwise. Place the apple pieces in a medium, heavy saucepan. Repeat with the remaining apples.
Add the remaining ingredients to the saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently with a large wooden or metal spoon.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the apples become very soft and begin to break apart.
Using an oven mitt or pot holder, remove the pan from the heat and mash the apples with a potato masher until smooth.
Spoon the apples into a coarse metal strainer set over a large mixing bowl.
Using a heavy metal ladle or spoon, press the apples against the strainer to push out as much apple puree as possible. Discard the peels.
Transfer the applesauce to the refrigerator until cooled, stirring frequently, about 1 1/2 hours. Once cooled, serve the applesauce or cover it tightly and refrigerate it for up to 1 week.
Be careful mashing the hot apples!