Chunky Applesauce

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 20 large tart apples
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, to taste
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, to taste

Recipe

• 1 peel and core, and quarter apples.
• 2 place in a large pot with the 4 cups water.
• 3 over medium heat bring to a simmer, reduce to medium low and cook until apples are soft, stirring constantly.
• 4 mash apples until desired consistency is reached.
• 5 add sugar, lemon juice and spices to taste.
• 6 while stirring bring applesauce to a full boil.
• 7 remove from heat and ladle into clean hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space.
• 8 process for 25 minutes in a boiling water bath.