Four ingredients. It couldn't be easier to make this applesauce. Use whatever apples you have on hand. Feel free to change up the spicing however you see fit and also sweeten to taste.
4poundsGranny Smith appleswashed and sliced (peeling and coring not necessary if you're using a food mill)
1 ½cupsApple juice or apple cideror enough to fill your pan by about 3/4".
¼teaspoonFine sea salt, to taste
½cupsugar(brown or white), to taste
Optional
a sprinkle of your favorite baking spices(I used "Baking Spice" from Savory Spice Shop)
Instructions
Place the apples, salt and optional spices into a heavy-bottomed pan large enough to hold all the apples.
Pour in the apple juice or apple cider.
Bring up to a boil and then turn the heat down to maintain a simmer. You will have to stir occasionally to make sure all the fruit has a chance to cook in the juice in the bottom of the pan.
When all the fruit is cooked and very soft, remove from heat and run through a food mill fit with the medium die.
Taste the applesauce and add sugar to your taste if it is needed. If you use very sweet apples, you might not need any at all. I used 100% Granny Smiths, so I definitely had to add some.
Taste again and adjust seasonings.
Let cool then refrigerate.
Use within a week to ten days.
Notes
If you don't have a food mill, you can mash your apples with a potato masher, run them through a ricer or even use your blender or immersion blender for very smooth sauce. If using one of these methods, go ahead and peel the apples before cooking.