Cinnamon Cran-Applesauce

(From Taste of Home)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar
2 T. water
4 medium appples, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. ginger
1 t. lemon juice

Directions:
* In a large saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Stir in apples; cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring several times. Stir in cranberries; cook and stir for about 89 minutes or until cranberries begin to pop. cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until apples are tender.
* Add cinnamon, ginger, and lemon juice. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and mash the mixture to desired consistency. ( I used the pampered chef mini whipper to do this.)

Enjoy! Yummy!