Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: the thicker skinned, late summer and fall apples produce a grainier texture that's best for applesauce. stir applesauce, sugars, and cider together and cook in a slow oven (325 deg f.) for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. add spices. return to oven and cook 1 hour more. apple butter requires long, slow cooking. (can also be made in a crockpot.)

Target recipe: put pears and water in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. cover and simmer over medium-low heat about 20 minutes until pears are tender, stirring occasionally. drain. process in 2 batches in food processor or blender until smooth. you will have about 4 cups puree. pour back into same saucepan. stir in remaining ingredients. bring to a simmer over medium heat. reduce heat to low. cover pot, leaving lid slightly ajar, and simmer about 1 hour until mixture is shiny and very thick, stirring often. spoon into clean hot jars. cover tightly, cool and refrigerate.