1 cup water
1 Tbls. lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
Combine all apples, water, and lemon juice in heavy large Dutch oven
Bring to boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium
Cover and simmer until apples are tender, about 20 minutes
Uncover and cook until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes longe
Mash apples slightly with potato masher until chunky applesauce forms
Stir sugar, cinnamon, and all spice into apples
Transfer to bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight OR follow instructions for canning below
Place boiling water bath canner (or large pot), filled half full with water, on the stove burner and begin to heat
Make sure canner has a removable rack that will fit inside the canner
The canner should be large enough to allow the water to boil 1"-2" over the jars when they are placed on the rack in the canner
Place an extra kettle of water on the stove burner in case extra boiling water is needed to cover the jars in the canner
Wash jars and bands in hot soapy water; rinse in hot water
Jars should be boiled in hot water for at least 10 minutes
Fill jars with hot applesauce, leaving 1/2" headspace at the top of the jar
Run a non-metal knife or spatula along the inside of the jar to remove air bubbles
Wipe off the top of the jar rim with a clean cloth
Place hot sealing lid on packed jar next to glass
Screw band on jar until just tight
Place jars in canning rack, then place rack in canner while water is boiling
Ensure jars are far enough apart to allow for circulation of water around jars
Water should be 1"-2" over the tops of the jars when boiling
Begin timing for processing as soon as the water returns to a rolling boil
Boil, covered, for 20 minutes
Remove hot jars from water and place on a towel or rack to cool
Keep jars out of drafts
Do not turn jars upside down
When jars have cooled, ensure they have sealed properly