Spiced Applesauce

Ingredients

• 2 pounds apples such as honeycrisp firm cored peeled roughly chopped ( 4)
• 0.3 cup lightly brown sugar dark packed
• 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
• 1 teaspoon ginger fresh grated
• 0.1 teaspoon ground cloves 
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger 
• 0.1 teaspoon nutmeg 
• 0.8 cup orange juice 
• 1 pinch salt 

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan
• potato masher

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a low boil over medium heat, stirring often.
2. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, about 25 minutes.
3. Let cool 5 minutes and mash with a potato masher.