Harvest Applesauce

24 C. Cooking Apples, cored and quartered

2 Cups water

10 Cinnamon Sticks (opt.)

1-1½ Cups sugar

Directions:

In large pot combine apples, water and if desired, cinnamon sticks.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15-20 min.
Stirring often. Remove cinnamon and pulse in a food processor
to desired consistency. Return pulp to pot and stir in sugar. If
needed, add ½ to 1C water. Bring to a boil. Makes 6 pints (24-½C.
servings).
Preservation options and directions:
Boiling water canning: Ladle hot sauce into hot, sterilized jars, leaving a ½” Head space. Adjust lids. Process in boiling water for 15 min. for pints and for 20 min. for quarts. Freezing: Cool applesauce. Spoon into freezer containers, leaving the recommended headspace. Seal, label, and freeze.