Miss Kourtnie P's Chunky Spiced Applesauce
A delicious chunky style homemade applesauce that's perfect for canning or freezing!
Ingredients
- 24 large apples peeled, cored, sliced, and chopped into quarters
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 tsp lemon juice I use more like 2 TBL just to be safe
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar 1 to 1 1/2 cups, depending on personal preference
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Wash and prep apples
- Peel, core, and slice apples
- Chop apples into quarters. Dunk apple quarters in a container of water and fruit fresh or pineapple juice to keep color bright until all the apples are prepped
- Drain apple quarters and place in a large pot then add 1 1/2 cups water and the lemon juice. Cook down 25 minutes on medium heat until desired consistency
- Add brown sugar and spices then cook for 5 more minutes
- Ladle into jars, wipe rims, then screw on prepared lids and bands
- Process 20 minutes, adjusting to your altitude
