Copycat Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce

Lately I have been obsessed with The Food Network and one of my favorite shows lately has been The Pioneer Woman. I actually have my DVR set so I don't miss any episodes. My 6 year old has really gotten into it as well. She is an early riser and the last few mornings or so, I have gotten up and walked into the living room to her sitting on the couch watching an episode. She loves it, and I have noticed that she is really paying attention because she has been helping me cook and I will be doing something like straining Lemons in my hand and she will say, "You are doing that so the seeds won't fall into the mix". I am hoping she keeps it up and stays interested in cooking. The recipe that I am sharing today is that of The Pioneer Woman's.  Its a homemade applesauce, and I have never made applesauce before, nor have I ever made much with fresh apples so I thought why not, seems easy enough. By the way, it is very easy. I do want to note that this is a sugar added recipe and also that I realized after I made this that normally this would be a cheaper way to get applesauce instead of buying it at a store. In my case, it was not, but only because I purchased my apples at Wal-Mart and not somewhere cheaper like a pick your own orchard or farmers market.

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Ingredients: Prep Time: 15 Minutes    Servings: 12

• 6 pounds Apples, Peeled, Cored, And Cut Into 8 Slices
• 1 cup Apple Juice Or Apple Cider
• Juice Of 1 Lemon
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, Packed
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, More Or Less To Taste

Preparation Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a large pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes.  *Note, I cooked my apples for about 45 minutes total. Just check on them often, They should smush easily with a spoon.

Carefully puree in a food processor or blender (don't fill too full; split into two portions if needed) until smooth.

You can transfer the applesauce to Mason Jars or tupperware containers for storage.

Store in the fridge and serve by itself, over pork chops, over ice cream, over pancakes...or any place where applesauce is needed!

* Substitute apple sauce for the oil in many baked goods. It’s a healthy choice, baby.
* Spoon warm applesauce over vanilla (or caramel!) ice cream and sprinkle with a little cinnamon. To die for!
* Make regular French Toast and top with a big spoonful of applesauce.
* Eat a small bowl of chilled applesauce for breakfast, or as a side dish for lunch or dinner.

How do you like your Applesauce?