Instructions: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat and immediately add spices. Let stand 10 minutes; strain and add the heated cider. (This is mulled cider and, with sugar to taste, makes an excellent cold-weather drink.)

Wash apples and cut into eighths, put into kettle and add just enough mulled cider to steam and keep from burning. Bring slowly to a boil, cover and cook slowly for 20 to 30 minutes or until the apples are soft. Stir in the sugar and cook only long enough to dissolve it. Rub the fruit through a strainer to eliminate skin, core, and seeds.

This recipe yields about 6 cups of applesauce.

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