There are many excellent brands of jarred applesauce but there is nothing quite as satisfying as freshly made applesauce from seasonal apples. Perfect for all ages.
Place cut up apples, juice, cinnamon, and salt in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered until apples are tender and the liquid has cooked off, about 15 minutes. *You can also make this in a pressure cooker. Follow the directions above but after the cooker comes up to pressure, set the timer for 5 minutes.
Taste the sauce. If you feel it needs to be sweeter, add a teaspoon or two of maple syrup and reheat, stirring constantly, until it dissolves. Remove cinnamon stick, puree in the blender or mash with a potato masher, depending on whether you want a smooth or chunky consistency.
Recipe Notes
Recipe from Feeding the Whole Family (third edition) by Cynthia Lair (Sasquatch Books, 2008).