Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 pounds fresh apples (about 12 large apples) (peeled, cored, and sliced or chopped)
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 1 cup water

Instruction

  • Peel, core and slice or chop the apples
  • Put apple pieces in a large, deep pot and toss with lemon juice.
  • Add water
  • Over high heat, bring to a boil, stirring.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Use an immersion blender in the pot to puree the apples.
  • Keep sauce at a gentle boil while ladling into hot, sterilized jars.
  • Wipe jar rims with a damp paper towel, and put lids and bands on jars.
  • Process jars in a boiling-water canner for 20 minutes.
  • Allow jars to cool, making sure they are sealed, and store in the pantry until ready to use.