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Mom's Applesauce

I confess that I've not served much applesauce over the years. When the kids were little, they'd have it, but it was not a usual choice for regular family fare. Now I've started serving it again. Homemade is definitely best.





List of Ingredients



• 1/4 bushel mixed tart apples (Cortlands, Jonathons, Fuji, Gala, Braeburns, Granny Smiths, etc.)
  
• 3/4 cup sugar
  
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (or more to taste)
  
• nutmeg, ginger, allspice, etc. to taste
  
• water as needed
  






Instructions



1. Quarter and core apples. Simmer apples in a large stainless steel pot until soft. Add water 1/2 cup at a time to keep apples from sticking. Run through food mill. Season with sugar and spices to taste.
   






Final Comments


Mom always liked to use 3-4 different kinds of apples. The tart firm apples are best.

You may wish to peel the apples to begin with and then mash with a potato masher leaving sauce fairly chunky. This seasoned sauce makes good pies, cakes, crisps or cobblers.