Ingredients

makes 1 1/2 cups

　　1 pound juicy apples, such as McIntosh, peeled, cored, and quartered

　　3/4 cup apple cider

　　1 tablespoon sugar, plus more if needed

　　Pinch of salt

　　

Step 1

Bring the apples and cider to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover the pan; reduce heat. Simmer until the apples are very soft, about 12 minutes. Stir in the sugar and salt.

　　

Step 2

Cook (uncovered) over medium-low heat until the apples have broken down and most of the liquid is evaporated, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.

　　

Step 3

Puree in a food processor until smooth. Add more sugar, if desired. Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.

　　Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group.Buy the full book from Amazon.