Making applesauce

Dick left right after church for the hunting cabin. I took a good nap this afternoon while Destiny watched a Christmas movie on TV. Then this evening we did something we've been planning for several weeks. We made applesauce. Years ago I used to make a LOT of applesauce every fall. But it's probably been 10 years since I made any. But I did keep my applesauce maker when we downsized two years ago, just in case. A few weeks ago Destiny asked me if I have something that makes juice come out of apples. I said I have a thing that makes apples into applesauce. She said she had noticed it up on a shelf in the sunroom and was wondering about it. She then asked if we could make applesauce sometime. I decided that would be our special activity when Grandpa goes hunting.

First we cut the apples into quarters. Destiny can handle a paring knife now, so she was able to help.

Next we cooked the apples till they were soft.

Not too delicious looking, are they?

Next I put together the applesauce maker and put the cooked apples into the hopper. Destiny turned the handle.