Applesauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 large apples
1/2 c. apple cider or juice
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. cinnamon
1/4 c. nutmeg
1/4 c. ginger or allspice

Preparation

Peel and core apples.
Cut into chunks; put in 3-quart saucepan with apple cider.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and cover; simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
Stir in 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.
Cook 2 minutes longer.
Mash in the pot (or cool and puree in a food processor).
Cool, then store in clean jars. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks.