Applesauce

Adapted from Natasha’s Kitchen

Ingredients

• 4.5 kg apples, very ripe (any variety)
• 1½ cups water
• 2 Tbsp sugar (optional, or to taste)
• Cinnamon (optional, for serving)

Method

1. Get all ingredients ready.
2. Prepare apples: Peel, core, and slice all apples.
3. Make sugar solution: Add water and sugar to a large stockpot over medium heat. Bring to a boil to dissolve sugar.
4. Cook: Add sliced apples, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally until apples soften and shrink down.
5. Blend: Mash apples to your desired consistency using a potato masher, immersion blender, or electric hand mixer.
6. Serve once cooled, with cinnamon if desired.

Storage

• Refrigerate: Up to 2 weeks in an airtight container
• Freeze: Up to 3 months in freezer-safe bags
• Can: Water bath process for up to 1 year shelf life