NEW ENGLAND APPLESAUCE

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We once lived next to an apple orchard and used the fresh fruit to make lots of delicious applesauce. This is my own recipe, and people have been telling me for years that it's so good it should be published!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 pounds Rome Beauty or McIntosh apples
1 cup honey
1 cup water
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons grenadine syrup, optional

Steps:

Peel, core and cut apples into wedges. In a large kettle, combine all ingredients except grenadine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes or until apples are fork-tender. , Mash apples to a chunky texture or process with food mill for smooth sauce. Stir in grenadine if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 0 protein.