Land of Oz Granny Smith Applesauce

• 2 lbs granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut up into 1 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 lime, juice of
• 1 teaspoon lemongrass, puree (the kind in the squeeze bottle)
• 18-14 cup honey, to taste (wildflower honey if available)
• 12 teaspoon mixed spice (English mixed spice, not Middle Eastern mixed spice)
• 12 cup apple juice
• 2 tablespoons butter (optional)

1. Stovetop: Place all ingredients in a large pot and bring to boil.
2. Cover and simmer on low for about 30 minutes or until fruit is soft enough to puree.
3. *Use a hand held immersion blender to puree the apple mixture or puree the apples in batches using an electric blender.
4. Crockpot: Place all ingredients in a crockpot and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or until fruit is soft.
5. Use a hand held immersion blender to puree or puree in batches using a blender.
6. *NOTE: You can choose to puree the apples or leave them semi-chunky.
7. Adjust seasoning.
8. Serve warm or chilled.
9. Freezes well.
10. Yield is estimated.
11. (((I dedicate this recipe to all my Zaar Aussie friends.
12. ))).

granny smith apples, lime, honey, mixed spice, apple juice, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/land-of-oz-granny-smith-applesauce-140542 (may not work)