Blushing Applesauce

Ingredients

• 5 pounds Macintosh apples, quartered and cored
• 0.75 cup sugar
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps

1. Place apples, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a large pot; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until apples are very soft and lose their shape, about 25 minutes.
2. Remove the pot from the heat; cool apples slightly. Transfer apples to the bowl of a food processor or a food mill; purée. If using a food processor, strain apples through a sieve to remove skins. Transfer applesauce to a large bowl.
3. Stir cinnamon and nutmeg into applesauce. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.