Candied Applesauce

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup apple juice 
• 0.3 cup firmly brown sugar packed
• 2.5 pounds granny smith apples cored peeled quartered ( 8)
• 1 teaspoon juice of lemon 
• 0.7 cup cinnamon decorator candies 

Equipment

• microwave
• slow cooker

Directions

1. Combine candies and apple juice in a 2- cup glass measure. Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes, stirring after 2 1/2 minutes. Stir mixture until candies melt.
2. Pour into a 4-quart electric slow cooker; stir in sugar and lemon juice.
3. Add apples, stirring to coat. Cover with lid; cook on low heat-setting 8 hours or until very tender. Stir well.
4. Serve warm or chilled.