Cran-Apple Peach Sauce

Use fresh peaches.

• Ready In: 7 hrs 30 mins
• 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.