Plum Applesauce

This is comfort food!  This is the perfect fall or winter side dish with dinner.  It's delicious served warm or cold.

5 large apples (peeled and cored)
5 red plums (peeled and pitted)
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
4 Tbsp butter

Peel and core/pit your apples and plums.  If you like a sweet applesauce, use McIntosh apples or Red Delicious apples.  If you like your applesauce a little on the tart side, use Granny Smith apples.

Melt butter in a medium sized deep skillet.  Add the apples and plums.  Allow to cook slightly.

Add the apple juice, sugar, and cinnamon sticks.  Stir well and cook over medium-high heat until mixture begins to bubble.  Reduce heat and cook over low heat for 45 - 50 minutes or until apples and plums are tender.

Remove cinnamon sticks and mash the fruit to make a chunky sauce.