Cran-Apple Peach Sauce

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Use fresh peaches."

 

• Ready In: 7hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 4 cups

ingredients

• 8 -10 cooking apples, peeled, cored, and quartered (use McIntosh or Rome Beauty if available)
• 4 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar (or granulated sugar or a combination of both)
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

directions

1. Add all the ingredients to a slow cooker; cover and cook on LOW 5-7 hours until the apples are extremely tender and falling apart.
2. Beat the make a coarse mash, or use a handheld immersion blender for a smoother sauce.
3. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cold.
4. The applesauce will keep, tightly covered, for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.