Chunky French Applesauce

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 6 -8 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced (use golden delicious or mcintosh, about 3 pounds)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup water or 1/4 cup apple juice
• 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 -6 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
• 1 -2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in a large saucaepan over medium heat; add in apple slices, stir for 1-2 minutes until well coated with the butter.
• 2 add in water or apple juice, lemon juice and cinnamon (if using) cover and cook stirring occasionally until the apples are tender (about 20-25 minutes, if the apples become to dry then add in 1-2 tablespoons water or apple juice).
• 3 once the apples are tender, stir in 4-6 tablespoons sugar (can use more or less to taste) until dissolved.
• 4 chill covered in refrigerator or freeze.