Applesauce

Sorry, for posting the weekend recipe so late but it is worth the wait if you like applesauce.  Plus, this applesauce has no added sugar and I also I am sharing a mix-in option.  Since everyone knows what applesauce looks like I am not going to share a photo of mine. Also, one more good thing about this recipe is that it freezes wonderful. I make a few of these big batches throughout fall and freeze it in mason jars. It is snack in the middle of winter when it is hard to find tasty apples.

Ingredients:
3/4 peck apples ( I used purplicious and zester organic apples the cider mill offers)
3 c. water
1 - 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Directions:
1. Peel, core and cut apple in large chunks. Place in a large stockpot.
2. Add water and cinnamon. Add 1 tsp. of cinnamon if you just want a cinnamon hint.
3. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes or until the apples are mushy.
4. With a stick blender or a blender, puree the sauce to your desired consistency.

Mix-ins:
Add 1 lb. (or 2 lb. if you want to do the whole pot of applesauce) of cooked strawberries to half of the sauce before pureeing. Now, you have a yummy strawberry applesauce.