Grandpa's Applesauce

I remember Grandpa would cook applesauce. He'd start with a bowl of washed apples which he expertly peeled. I think his favorite were the green summer apple, Gravenstein. Grandpa's applesauce had character. It was always chunky and we ate it on pancakes, with pork chops, as snacks... The best thing of all was Grandpa standing by the stove, stirring the applesauce, and the warm steamy aroma of apples cooking. ...KE

Applesauce--Grandpa's Style

Wash, core, peel and cut up in coarse pieces about 3 pounds of apples per quart. Cook apples until soft in a large kettle with enough water to prevent sticking. Add approximately 1/4 cup sugar per pound of apples or to taste. Sweeter varieties of apples will require less sugar. Bring applesauce to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and add spices such as cinnamon, allspice, cloves and nutmeg. Simmer for five minutes. Fill hot jars leaving adequate headspace. Remove air bubbles, adjust two-piece caps and seal. Process in boiling-water canner for 20 minutes. More Preserve Recipes