Grandma'S Apple Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

20 cups apples (peeled, cored, cut into chunks)
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup sugar (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Peel, core and cut up apples.
Place into large heavy pot and add water.
Cook for medium high heat, stirring often until apples are tender.
With potato masher, mash the fruit making it the desired consistancy. If you prefer very smooth, no chunks, process in food processor in small batches or use an inmerison blender. We like it semi-chunky so 5 or 6 presses with the masher tool is good.
Now, taste it. If you prefer sweeter, add the sugar. If you have used nice sweet assorted varities of apples, you may not need to add any sugar. Stir in the salt and cinnamon.
Carefully ladel into sterilized hot canning jars, place flats and rings on jars. Place in boiling water bath for 15 minutes.