Healthy Homemade Applesauce

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Healthy Homemade Applesauce

Ingredients

6 cups cored and sliced or diced apples
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar (optional)

Directions

1. Combine apples and water in covered saucepan. Cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes, or until apples are tender and water is evaporated.

2. Put apples through a food mill or puree in a blender or food processor. Taste and add sugar, if desired.

3. Reheat to dissolve and blend in sugar. Store in refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.