• WASH apples.
• PEEL apples. This step is not necessary if you are using an electric food mill attachment on a stand mixer AND if your apples are organic.
• CORE and SLICE apples with an apple corer/slicer.
• COOK apples. In pressure cooker: Add apples and a few tablespoons of water. Bring up to pressure and cook for 5 minutes. Allow pan to depressurize. (For additional cooking methods, see instructions below.)
• DRAIN apples thoroughly.
• MASH apples. Use a fork, potato masher, ricer, immersion blender, food mill, food processor, or a food mill attachment of stand mixer. 
• DRAIN in wire mesh strainer if applesauce has too much liquid.
• COOL applesauce.
• STORE in airtight container and REFRIGERATE two hours or until well chilled.

Additional Cooking Methods

• To cook in microwave: Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until apples are soft enough to mash.
• To cook on stove top: Add apples slices and ¼ cup of water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until apples are soft.
• To cook in slow cooker: Add apple slices. Cook on low 4 to 5 hours or on high 2 to 3 hours.
• To bake in the oven: Add the apple slices to baking dish. Cook at 375° F for 30 to 40 minutes.