Cranberry Applesauce featuring Mrs. Wages® Spiced Apple Mix

Place cranberries in a saucepan; add water just to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until berries pop. Stir in orange peel. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Place cranberries and pears in a food processor or blender. Process until coarsely chopped.

Pour into a large bowl. Stir in applesauce. (Instructions below.) Refrigerate until serving. Serve chilled. Garnish with whipped topping, if desired.

Wash, core and peel 8-10 lbs apples. Cut into halves or quarters. Combine prepared apples with 2 cups water and bring to boil. Cover pot; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Puree apple mixture and measure before returning to pot. Add 1/4 cup sugar per 1 cup puree. Stir to dissolve sugar. Stir in contents of Mrs. Wages Spiced Apple Mix. Heat mixture just to a boil. Remove from heat.