Cinnamon Applesauce
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Cinnamon Applesauce
12 lbs apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup bottled lemon juice
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
In a large stockpot, add apples and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium; boil gently for 15-20 minutes or until apples are tender stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
Transfer apples to food mill or sieve to puree until smooth. Return apple puree to stockpot; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add lemon juice and cinnamon, stir.
Place funnel over hot sterilized jar; fill with applesauce leaving 1/2" head space. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim, center lid on jar and screw band until fingertip-tight.
Process the jars for 20 minutes with stockpot lid on and an additional 5 minutes without the lid using the water bath method..
Enjoy at any meal, or as a healthy snack with no added sugar.
Makes 4 Quarts
Posted by Jen 2:54 PM
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