Cinnamon Ginger Applesauce

HGTV Magazine shares this recipe for a festive holiday treat that makes an adorably delicious gift.

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Photo by: Sarah Anne Ward

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Ingredients:

4 cups applesauce (for a more colorful look, use berry-flavored, which is pink)
4 tablespoons red-hot cinnamon candies
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Makes 4 cups (enough to fill two 19-ounce glass jars)

Directions:

Heat applesauce in a saucepan until warm. Stir in candies until melted. Stir in ginger. Store in refrigerator until ready to wrap.

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