Applesauce

Just made a batch. 10 apples filled a 28 oz jar plus a small bowl for 2 as dessert.
11/24/12 8 apples made 1 mason jar worth. gala, fuji, cortland

• Apples, variety
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg

1. This time, I used 10 apples (minus a slice or two) - 5 Gala, 5 McIntosh. Peel, slice, core, and roughly chop. This is the most time/effort consuming part.
2. Heat with cover until simmering. Reduce to low and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until mushy (about 20 minutes). 
3. Mash with a potato masher or fork, for chunky texture. Blend/mix for a fine/smooth texture.
4. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Notes

Recommended apple types: Gala, McIntosh, Cortland, Fuji, Winesap, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Delicious, Jonathan, Mutsu/Crispin, Braeburn

NOT recommended: Granny Smith, Rome, Jersey Mac

Variations

Add other spices to taste: cardamom, allspice, cloves, ginger, ...

Put in a slow cooker and it will "mash" itself.