Cherry Applesauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 gala apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch chunks (or Golden Delicious)
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup cherry preserves
ground ginger, to garnish

Preparation

In a heavy large saucepan,combine apple chunks and unsweetened apple juice.
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer until apples are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Mix in the cherry preserves.
Using a potato masher or fork, smoosh the mixture to chunky puree.
This sauce can be prepared up to 2 days ahead.
Cover and refrigerate.
Serve hot or cold, garnished with ginger, if desired. Enjoy!