Homemade Applesauce

perfect snack during the apple-rich fall

1 lb. apples (diced small for easy mashing)
1.5 Tb. sugar
a dash of cinnamon
1/4 cup water

Stir ingredients together and microwave, covered, for 8 minutes (if apples are mushy) or 10 minutes (if apples are firm). Remove from microwave and mash.

Tartar Sauce

1/2 cup mayo
1 Tb sweet (or dill) relish OR chopped up pickles
1 Tb minced onion
2 Tb lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Mix together and enjoy. Remember to refridgerate.

Cranberry Sauce

This recipe will have your salivary glands singing!

1 bag (12 oz.) fresh cranberries
1 and 1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup water

1 cinnamon stick

a little under 1/2 tsp allspice

a little under 1/4 tsp nutmeg

1 small orange zested and juiced

In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, and water. Stir and bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to simmer and add cinnamon stick, allspice, and nutmeg. Stir in spices and allow to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the orange juice and zest. Stir and allow to cool before serving.

I adjusted this recipe to work for a 12 oz. bag (since that is how they are sold), while the original recipe is for a pound (or 16 oz.) of cranberries. See the original recipe from the food network site.