Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: core apples (and/or peel-see message). cut into chunks the size you prefer. put water into saucepan with apples. dump red hot candies over top. about 10 minutes into cooking time, mix candies into softened apples. simmer until as soft or done as you like it.

Target recipe: peel and core, and quarter apples. place in a large pot with the 4 cups water. over medium heat bring to a simmer, reduce to medium low and cook until apples are soft, stirring constantly. mash apples until desired consistency is reached. add sugar, lemon juice and spices to taste. while stirring bring applesauce to a full boil. remove from heat and ladle into clean hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space. process for 25 minutes in a boiling water bath.