Cranberry Applesauce With Orange And Pears

• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 teaspoons orange rind, finely grated
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 5 lbs gala apples, peeled and cored and cut in wedges
• 2 ripe bosc pears, peeled and cored and cut in wedges
• 12 ounces fresh cranberries, washed and picked over or 12 ounces frozen cranberries, thawed
• 2 -3 tablespoons honey
• 3 inches cinnamon sticks

1. Put orange juice, orange rind and lemon juice in stockpot or 6-1/2-quart pot.
2. Peel, core and slice one apple at a time, adding slices to pot and tossing slices in the liquid (to prevent browning).
3. Peel, core and slice one pear at a time, adding slices to pot and tossing slices in the liquid.
4. Add cranberries and honey and mix well. Immerse the cinnamon stick in the middle.
5. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer until apples are very soft, about 15-20 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick and discard.
6. If using a Vitamix, the mixture does not need to cool before pureeing; otherwise, let mixture cool 20 minutes before pureeing in batches to desired consistency.

orange juice, orange rind, lemon juice, gala apples, fresh cranberries, honey, cinnamon sticks

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cranberry-applesauce-with-orange-and-pears-508238 (may not work)