Harvest Applesauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 lb. cooking apples, cored and quartered
2 c. water
10-inch stick cinnamon (optional)
1 1/2 c. sugar

Preparation

Combine apples, water and (if desired) cinnamon in an 8 to 10-inch quart kettle.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
Simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often.
Remove cinnamon. Press apples through a food mill or sieve.
Return pulp to kettle. Stir in sugar.
If necessary, add 1/2 to 1 cup water for desired consistency.
Bring to boil.
Makes 6 pints.