Homemade Applesauce with Five Spices
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wrap the allspice, cloves, fennel seed, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and star anise in a small piece of cheesecloth. Using twine, tie the cheesecloth into a bundle. In a large bowl, toss the apples with 6 tablespoons of the lemon juice and the brown sugar. In a large Dutch oven