Learning how to make and can applesauce

This year our apple tree in the front yard has produced copious amounts of apples! Last year we probably managed to get 2 or 3 by the time the deer, turkey and squirrels were done having more than their fair share.

Now that I have easily a hundred or more apples. I'm not quite sure what to do with them all. One of my friends suggested applesauce and it looks easy enough. Applesauce Recipe So I gave it a go. And what do you know it turned out pretty darn good if you ask me. I did substitute brown sugar for honey. Also, I think next time I will do a little less vinegar.

I looked into the canning process. It looks like I need to invest in a lot of crap. I really want to keep it simple, fun and most of all cheap. I am going with the bare min. which looks like I will need a water bath canner with the rack and some tongs so i don't burn the crud out of my hands. I'm thinking I can handle this.

My hope is to make the applesauce, can it and possibly have some great gifts to give to friends and family from our yard. I will keep you posted.