Leaving the skins on will yield a rosier applesauce with an extra boost of nutrients, but note that it will have more texture than one made with peeled apples. For a sweeter take, swap in Golden Delicious or Gala apples for the Granny Smiths.
4 large Honeycrisp apples
4 large Granny Smith apples
1 cup apple cider, apple juice, or water
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Pinch salt
Honey, to taste (optional)