CRANBERRY AND APPLESAUCE

By BobD

Ingredients

• YIELD 4 CUPS
• 4 lbs Golden Delicious apples (about 8), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries (6 oz)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick

Preparation

Step 1

Cook apples, cranberries, sugar, and cinnamon stick in a large heavy saucepan, covered, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until fruit is very tender and broken down into a sauce, about 45 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick.

(For a smoother texture, force applesauce through a medium-mesh sieve or a food mill fitted with fine disk into a bowl.) Cool to room temperature or chill before serving.

COOKS NOTE: Applesauce can be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered.