Pour a small amount of water in a large pot, an inch at most. Then add in cut up apples and pears. Cover with a lid and allow to cook down, checking periodically to stir and make sure the water hasn't boiled off.

Once apples and pears are soft, ladle them out and add to food processor. Blend until you've reached desired consistency. Add water from the pot if needed.

Prepare your steam canner by filling the bottom with water and placing the stove over medium-high heat.

Place your clean, empty jars and lids in a sink of hot water. Once they are hot, take them out one at a time and fill nearly to the top with applesauce. Fill past the threaded top, but not all the way. Wipe the edge of the jar clean and screw down the lid "finger tight", meaning don't use your full force to screw it on tightly.

Place your jars in your steam canner once it's ready and cover to "process". Processing times will vary depending on elevation, for me it's about 25 minutes. Google "steam canning processing times" for more information.

Allow to sit on the counter and cool. Lids will "pop" as they seal down more. Then tighten lids the rest of the way.