Applesauce

A great side dish to pork or chicken when served hot and chunky. My kids like a smoother consistency and love to eat it hot or cold. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 5 cups

Ingredients

• 8  cups apples, peeled and chopped
• 4  teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 cups apple cider
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. 1. Add all ingredients to a pan.
2. 2. Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer, stirring frequently - for about 20 minutes - or until mushy.
3. 3. Remove from heat and use a stick blender or potato masher to smash into desired consistency.
4. 4. Serve warm or cold!
5. 5. Also delicious when made with pears, or both apples and pears. Make sure to reduce the liquid added when using pears due to their higher moisture content.