Blueberry-Applesauce

It's been a very fortunate summer for me,

because people have been extremely generous with their homegrown produce. 

I've had crates of apples and pears, 

so I've been making applesauce and pear-sauce.

But I wondered what other flavors I could make...

Thank goodness for Pinterest,

because I had pinned many different versions. :)

I love the different ideas from The Yummy Life! 

Since I had been gifted blueberries too,

it was an easy decision...

Blueberry-Applesauce!

Modified recipe from The Yummy Life

http://www.theyummylife.com/recipes/338

Ingredients:

- 4 lbs. apples (use apples that are already sweet)

- 2 cups blueberries 

- 1/2 cup sugar (you can omit, but my apples were a bit too tart)

- 1/2 cup water

- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice

- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients into a large stockpot.

2. Heat on medium height until the liquid begins to boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. 

Stir every 15 minutes for about an hour.

3. Bring the apples/pears to a simmer and cook down until it has the correct "saucy" consistency. 

I use a potato masher to get the consistency that I like.

4. Canning: Fill sterilized pint jars to 1/2-inch headspace, 

then process in a water-bath canner for 25 minutes.

My house smells amazing and I just love hearing the pop, pop, pop of the jars sealing.  

Though this process took me all morning, the process was easy and the reward is great. 

 I can't wait to share these lovely jars with those I love.

Seriously! Look at the color!

Simple beauty. 

Happy Canning!