I wasn’t going to post my applesauce recipe since applesauce is kind of a “no recipe” recipe. But after some thought, I decided to post it anyway. So here you go!
Yields 16 pints
16 lbs Apples, your choice (I use gala or fuji usually, but once I used honeycrisp and omg! It was the applesauce ever!)
4-5 Cups filtered water
2 Cups granulated sugar
*5 Cinnamon sticks (optional)
Core and remove seeds from apples. Peel them if you are using a blender, immersion blender, food processor or masher. No need to peel if you are using a food mill.
Put everything into a large stock pot. Cover and cook until apples are soft (about 1 1/2 hours) stirring occasionally.
Pull out cinnamon sticks if you used them and discard. Put apples and juice through the food mill. Add applesauce into clean stock pot. Cook down until it is “sauce” consistency, about 45 minutes. If sauce gets too thick, add a cup of water.
Fill hot jars to 1/2 inch headspace.
Process pints and quarts for 20 minutes in a water bath canner.
Enjoy!
~J~
