Cranberry Applesauce

Ingredients

• 4 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 2 pounds)
• 1 cup cranberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup apple juice or water
• 1 cinnamon stick (about 3 inch)
• 1 strip lemon zest (about 3 inch)

Directions

1. 1

   In a heavy saucepan cook the apples, cranberries, sugar, apple juice or water, cinnamon stick, and zest over moderate heat.

2. 2

   Stir now and then.

3. 3

   Cook for about 15 minutes or until the apples are very soft.

4. 4

   Discard the cinnamon stick and the zest.

5. 5

   Keep it chunky or blend it for a smoother sauce.

6. 6

   Serve warm or chilled.

7. 7

   It keeps, covered and chilled, for 1 week.