Kate’s Apple Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 peck of apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into small pieces
  
• 1 cup organic cane sugar or ½ cup pure maple syrup
  
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon or 1 drop Young Living Vitality Cinnamon Essential Oil
  

Instructions

1. Prepare the apples:
   Peel, core, and slice the apples into small pieces. Place them in a large pot, ensuring the apples fill no more than half the pot (to allow space for stirring).
   
2. Cook the apples:
   Add the sugar or maple syrup to the pot. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15–20 minutes.
   
3. Simmer until tender:
   Reduce the heat to low-medium and continue cooking until the apples are soft and fragrant.
   
4. Mash and finish:
   Use a potato masher to mash the apples to your desired texture — smooth or chunky. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
   Stir in ground cinnamon or a drop of cinnamon essential oil.
   
5. Chill and serve:
   Mix well, allow to cool completely, and refrigerate before serving.
   

Chef’s Choice:
Fresh apples straight from the orchard make the best applesauce — any variety works, and each brings its own beautiful flavor.