Easy Homemade Chunky Applesauce

Name: Easy Homemade Chunky Applesauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 cups.
Ingredients: 7 medium McIntosh, Empire or other apples (about 3 pounds); 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract; Ground cinnamon, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 5 cups.

Here's a comforting, home-style treat that never loses its appeal. Dish up big bowlfuls and wait for the smiles! —Marilee Cardinal, Burlington, New Jersey

Ingredients

7 medium McIntosh, Empire or other apples (about 3 pounds)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon, optional

Directions

1. Peel, core and cut each apple into 8 wedges. Cut each wedge crosswise in half; place in a large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients.
2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until desired consistency is reached, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 139 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 36g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.

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