Chunky Applesauce - Recipe

• Peel, core and slice apples.
• Add 1/2 inch of water to large sauce pan, then add apples.
• Cook over medium heat until apples become soft. Add cinnamon and vanilla. Cook until consistency is as desired, either chunky or smooth textured.
• Remove from heat, add sugar and stir until dissolved. Depending on the sweet or tartness of the apples, adjust the amount of sugar to taste.
• Serve warm or chilled.
• The texture of the sauce will often depend on the variety of apple, some cook up softer than others, providing a smoother textured sauce. For smoother apple sauce if it is too chunky, place sauce in blender or a food processor and blend until desired consistency.

*Several different apple varieties can be used for additional flavors. in the sauce.