Cinnamon Applesauce

Cinnamon Applesauce

Fall is the perfect time to make homemade applesauce.  Apples are in abundance during the fall months and are a nutritious addition to any meal.  Gala apples are perfect for this recipe but you can use most any apple to make applesauce.  Kids can get involved as well by washing, peeling and pureeing the apples.

Cinnamon Applesauce
Serves:  8

6 Gala apples, washed, peeled, cored and chopped
1 lemon juiced
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold water

Wash, peel, core and chop apples on a cutting board.  Place the chopped apples into a large cooking pot and add the cinnamon, salt, water and lemon juice.  Hint:  cut the lemon in half with a knife then fork the lemon and squeeze the juice.  Place the cooking pot on the stove and cook on medium high until the water boils about 6 minutes.  Lower the temperature to low and allow the apples to simmer for 20 minutes or until the apples are soft.  Pour the apples into a bowl and puree for 1 minute with a hand mixer until smooth.