Homemade Applesauce

I hope everyone had a wonderful Columbus Day weekend!  Remember the 16 pounds of apples that I picked a few weekends ago?  Well, it was time to start putting them to good use, so I decided to make some Homemade Applesauce.  I like to keep my applesauce simple and showcase the flavors of the apples, so I use apples that are specifically good for sauce, like McIntosh or Macoun.  I love to eat my applesauce plain or add it to various foods, like French toast.

As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker program, I received Bauducco® Panettone with raisins and with chocolate chips.  I decided to use the panettone with chocolate chips to make some French toast for breakfast this past weekend.  I topped this delicious French toast with some applesauce and maple syrup.  It was scrumptious!  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 12 apples, McIntosh or Macoun, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/3 cup water
• Mason jars, 1 quart and 1 pint, sterilized

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine apples, sugar, and cinnamon.
2. In a large stock pot, place water on the bottom and add the apples.  Cook on low until the apples become soft, stirring occasionally.
3. Add applesauce to mason jars and store in refrigerator.

*Makes 1 quart and 1 pint of applesauce