Ingredients

2¾lbMcIntosh apples,(about 8 pieces)

2cupsunsweetened apple juice

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Arrange the apples in a large roasting pan.

Pour the apple juice over the apples and bake for 30 minutes, or until tender and browned. Lower the oven to 350 degrees F.

Using a fork or potato masher, thoroughly mash the apples in the roasting pan. Bake the apple puree, stirring occasionally, for 1½ to 1¾ hours, or until very thick and deeply browned. Scrape into a bowl and let cool. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Serve at room temperature or chilled.