Chunky Cinnamon Applesauce

As a young girl, I was amazed when Mom transformed fresh apples into this delightful, lovely mixture. I'm not sure if I liked it so much because it was made with candies or because it tasted wonderful. -Barbara Hyatt, Folsom, California

SERVINGS

12

CATEGORY

Side Dish

METHOD

Other stovetop

PREP

20 min.

COOK

20 min.

TOTAL

40 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 medium tart apples, peeled and quartered
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup red-hot candies

DIRECTIONS

Place apples and water in a 5-qt. saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until tender. Mash the apples. Add sugar and candies. Cook, uncovered, until sugar and candies are dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 6 cups.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 6, 2008

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