Homemade Applesauce (Small Batch)

• 1/2 pound cooking apples such as McIntosh, Golden Delicious, or Fuji (roughly 2 large apples), peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/4 cup waterwater
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugarsugar
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamoncinnamon
• Pinch of saltsalt

1. 01In a large saucepan, combine the apples, water, lemon, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Bring to a boil.
2. 02Once boiling, turn it down to a simmer then cook for 10-15 minutes or until the apples are soft.
3. 03Remove from the heat and press through a food mill, potato ricer, or smash by hand.
4. 04Taste then adjust sugar and cinnamon as necessary. Cool for 15 minutes then serve warm or refrigerate until cold.Refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 week.

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