Ingredients
3 1/2 pounds apples, such as McIntosh, Gala, and Braeburn
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup fresh orange juice (from 2 to 3 oranges)
2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
Preparation
Peel, core, and slice apples.
In a large pot, bring apples, cranberries, orange juice, and 1/2 cup water to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer until apples are very soft and falling apart, 25 to 30 minutes.
Mash with a potato masher or pulse in a food processor until smooth with small chunks remaining. Add sugar.
Let cool, then transfer applesauce to airtight containers.
