• Peel, core, and cut 6 lbs of apples into chunks.  
• Place the apples, strawberries, and water in a pot and cook on medium heat.  Mash them down with a potato masher as they soften.  Be sure to stir often to prevent burning.
• Once you have mashed the applesauce to the consistency you want, stir in the sugar.  
• cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• Remove from element and let cool.

FOR CANNING

• Prepare canning jars by washing the jars and lids with warm soapy water.
• Ladle the hot applesauce into prepared jars.  Run a rubber spatula or chopstick around the inside of the jars to get rid of air bubbles.
• Wipe down rims and stick the canning lids and screw bands on each jar.
• Place in canner that has boiling hot water in it.  Put the lid on and process for 15 minutes.
• Take out and let cool.  Be sure that all the lids sealed correctly.