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: in a heavy large saucepan,combine apple chunks and unsweetened apple juice. bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer until apples are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. remove from heat. mix in the cherry preserves. using a potato masher or fork, smoosh the mixture to chunky puree. this sauce can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. cover and refrigerate. serve hot or cold, garnished with ginger, if desired. enjoy!