This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 4 cups
Ingredients
3 pounds McIntosh apples (about 8) cored and quartered
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
Preparation
Step 1
In a large heavy saucepan combine the apples, 1/2 cup water, the lemon juice, and the sugar, bring the liquid to a boil, and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes, or until the apples are very tender. Force the mixture through a food mill fitted with the fine disk into a bowl.
Step 2
Serve the applesauce warm or chilled.
