Homemade Applesauce

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

6 lb. apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 8 slices

1 c. apple juice or apple cider

Juice of 1 lemon

1/2 c. brown sugar, packed

1 tsp. cinnamon, more or less to taste

Optional ingredients: Nutmeg, maple syrup, allspice, butter, to taste

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a large pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes.

Carefully puree in a food processor or blender (don't fill too full; split into two portions if needed) until smooth. Store in the fridge and serve by itself, over pork chops, over ice cream, over pancakes... or any place where applesauce is needed!