Wash apples, cut into quarters, removing "blossom" and bad spots. If apples are very fresh, you may need to add a small amount of water to prevent them from burning. Fresh apples make better applesauce. If they have been picked for a while, they will begin to get "watery" when cooked. If this happens, you may want to let some of the excess juice drain off after cooking. Press cooked through a colander. Use a cone-shape colander with a wooden pestle for pressing the pulp through the holes in the colander. Sweeten to taste. It freezes very well. Variation: Serve with scratch biscuits by making an indentation in each biscuit and filling with applesauce, cinnamon and sugar.
