Holiday Cranberry Applesauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 pounds cooking apples, such as McIntosh or Rome, cored and sliced (do not peel)
1 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
2/3 cup red hot cinnamon candies (available in cake-decorating aisle)

Preparation

In a large pot, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat, covered, 15 minutes.
Lower heat; simmer until apples are very soft, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor with the knife blade; process until smooth. Serve warm, chilled or at room temperature.