Life Changing Applesauce

No, seriously. It's really life changing. You'll reevaluate your entire existence and discover your inner chi and save the rain forest. Your tummy will thank you. Plus it's pretty darn healthy, with only 2 Tb of brown sugar and all those anti-oxidant rich cranberries. It's tart and the texture (if you don't overcook it) is lightyears better than anything you can buy in a jar. Sorry, Motts.
The recipe says you can freeze it, but I haven't tried it out yet. I have a jar in the freezer right now, so I'll update you on how it thaws.
*update - it thaws beautifully! You'd never know it was frozen.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE APPLESAUCE - I used a mix of McIntosh and Gala Apples. The McIntoshes provided sweetness while the Galas seemed to hold their shape to lend texture. I got this recipe from the latest issue of Everyday Food by Martha Stewart.
- 4 lb apples (try 1.5 lb McIntosh, 2.5 lb Gala)
- 1/2 C water
- 1 C fresh-squeezed (~3 oranges) or quality high-pulp orange juice
- 1 C fresh or frozen whole cranberries
- 2 Tb dark brown sugar

1. Peel, core and thinly slice the apples.
2. In a large pot, bring all ingredients to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until apples are soft and falling apart, 20-30 min.
3. Mash with a potato masher to your desired consistency.
4. Let cool. Transfer to airtight containers. Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.