Rosy Cinnamon-Ginger Applesauce

• 1 lb mcintosh apple
• 1 lb granny smith apple
• 1 lb rome apple
• 1 cup unsweetened apple cider or 1 cup apple juice
• 2 slices lemon zest (about 3 in. each)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons red cinnamon candies ("red-hot")
• 1 14 teaspoons ground ginger

1. Peel, halve and core apples; cut into 2-inch chunks.
2. Place in 5-quart pot with apple cider, lemon zest and lemon juice.
3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, 25 minutes or until apples are very tender.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients; continue to cook, stirring, until the candies dissolve, about 3 minutes.
5. Discard zest.
6. Crush with a potato masher until the applesauce is chunky or smooth according to taste.
7. Serve warm or cold.
8. Calories are for 1/2-cup serving.

apple, granny smith apple, rome apple, apple cider, lemon zest, lemon juice, red cinnamon, ground ginger

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/rosy-cinnamon-ginger-applesauce-269251 (may not work)