Recipe: Canning Applesauce for Marie

AppleSauce..

6 pounds Jonathaen or Mcintosh apples
2 Cups water
1/2 Cup sugar..more or less to taste
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Put the lemon juice and wter in a 6-8 quart saucepan.

Peel and core the apples. Slice the apples into the water-juice mixture. Heat over medium~high heat until the apples are softened. Stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.

Mash the apples in the pan with a potato masher for a chunky consistency or process in a food processor for a smooth consistency. Return the mixture to the saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the sugar.

Immediately fill hot jars~leaving 1/5-inch headspace. Carefully run a non~metallic utensil down the inside of jars to remove trapped air bubbles. Wipe jar tops and threads clean. Place hot lids on jars and screw on rings. (See lid manufacturer's instructions)

Process in a boiling water canner for 20 minutes.

Yield: 4-5 pints

...For Spiced applesauce...add 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon or allspice after adding the sugar.