Prepare 6 pints or 3 quarts (you can adjust formore jars if you add a lot of sugar), lids, and rings. Sterilize the jars andkeep them in the hot water till it’s time for processing. Make sure to fillyour water bath canner and get the water to a simmer.
Cooking:
In a largestainless steel or enameled dutch combine apples and water. Cook with cover until almost tender.
Add cranberries and continue cooking untilcranberries burst.
Run cranberry apple mixture thorough food processor or foodmill.
Add sugar (if desired) and heat till boil. Add sugar (optional) to taste based on sweetness offruit.
Start with 1/8 cup sugar, stir into mixture, then taste. Add additionaltill the flavor desired.
Use “Filling, Processing, Sealing and Labeling”instructions above!