The Best Applesauce Recipe

Ingredients (8)

• 4 pounds mixed apples (about 12 medium apples; 1.8kg)
• 3 1/2 ounces plain or toasted sugar (about 1/2 cup; 100g)
• 1/2 teaspoon (2g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight
• 1 ounce apple cider vinegar (about 2 tablespoons; 30g)
• 1 (3-inch) strip orange peel
• 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
• Apple cider, to adjust consistency
• 1/4 teaspoon rose water (optional)