ORCHARD APPLESAUCE (Yankee Magazine)

By sandiB2010

Eat from the jar, or pair with grilled pork chops or potato cakes.

Ingredients

• 8 assorted apples (mix of any varieties)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup sweet apple cider
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 tablespoons apple or pear brandy (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Peel and core apples; cut into big chunks.

In a medium-size saucepan, toss apples with lemon
juice. Add cider, sugar, and cinnamon; bring to a boil.

Reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, about 15
minutes. Let cool 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon.

Mash to the consistency you prefer.

Stir in brandy.

Cool to room temperature; then cover and refrigerate.

Yield: 4 cups