Easy Chunky Applesauce

Name: Easy Chunky Applesauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds apples (such as a combination of McIntosh and Golden Delicious); 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar (optional)

This applesauce tastes great spooned over toast or mixed with yogurt.

Source: Everyday Food, October 2004

40 mins 10 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

3 pounds apples (such as a combination of McIntosh and Golden Delicious)
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 to 4 tablespoons sugar (optional)

Directions

1. Peel, core, and cut apples (such as a combination of McIntosh and Golden Delicious) into 1/2-inch thick slices.
2. In a large saucepan, bring apples and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Add cinnamon stick; reduce heat. Cover; simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Stir in fresh lemon juice and sugar (if desired) until dissolved, about 1 minute. Discard cinnamon stick. Serve warm or chilled (refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week).