Spicy Chunky Applesauce

By á-48

What a way for homemade applesauce.
So easy and so good.
Much better than jarred.

Ingredients

• 8 to 10 large apples (I mixed sweet and tart)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• dash nutmeg
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 7-1/2 tsp packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon (or more if you like cinnamon)
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp apple pie spice
• Optional: 3/4 cup dried cranberries

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 75mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Peel and core apples.
2. Cut apples in half slices.
3. I use a steamer/cooker; if you do not have just put in a non-stick stock pan.
4. Place apples ain pan along with water, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, dash of nutmeg and 1 tbsp brown sugar. If using cranberries, add now.
5. Cook till apples are tender (approx 30-45 minutes)
6. When done remove to container or bowl .
7. Add 7-1/2 tsp brown sugar (more is too tart), 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg and apple pie spice.
8. Serve cold or warm.

Stays in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.