Homemade Applesauce

Description: Good basic applesauce. Add some red-hots (cinnamon hearts candy) to boost the flavour and the colour.

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs red-skinned apples, about 12
• 1/2 lemon, unpeeled,sliced
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

1. Core apples and cut into eighths.
2. Peel if desired; it's not necessary.
3. Place in large, heavy pot with the lemon slices, cinnamon sticks and water.
4. Cover and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often.
6. Cook until apples are soft, 15 minutes or so.
7. Remove lemon and cinnamon; stir in sugar.
8. Put mixture into food processor and pulse until smooth.
9. Taste and add more sugar if you like.
10. Store in the refrigerator.