Homemade - Cranberry Applesauce in Glass Mason Jars

• 4 lbs apples
• 4 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen (not dried)
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• Glass Mason Jars

1. Initial Preparation
   Peel, core, and roughly chop apples then combine with cranberries, water, and lemon juice in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat, cover, and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes stirring occasionally until the apples are tender.
2. Making The Applesauce
   Mash the apples with a potato masher or for a smoother texture, puree with a food processor, but leave some chunkiness. Add the sugar and spices and return mixture to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar and distribute the spices.
3. Canning The Applesauce
   Ladle the sauce into the sterilized glass canning jars, leaving 3/4 inch of headspace. Wipe the rims clean and seal with lids. Process the glass jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure proper sealing and preservation. Remove the jars and let them cool to room temperature, checking the lids for a proper seal.

If you are new to preserving, don't worry - homemade applesauce is one of the easiest preserving projects out there and it is perfect for beginners and can be housed in our wide selection of canning jars including mason jars. We offer clear glass mason jars in two convenient sizes, including 16 oz and 25 oz versions. Glass mason jars include wide openings and tall sides to fill and display food products easily. Mason jars can be paired with different caps, including single-piece and two-piece metal plastisol lined caps for canning and preserving various goods.