Ingredients

• 10 large firm apples
• 1/2 cup - water
• 1 lemon juice extracted
• 1/2 tsp - lemon rind, finely grated
• 1/2 cup - sugar
• 3-4 pinches nutmeg, finely grated
• 3-4 pinches cinnamon

How to Make Apple Sauce

• Peel, core, dice and apples.
• Combine apples, water and lemon rind in a large saucepan.
• Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Mixture should be mushy with a few chunks of apples left.
• Add sugar and allow to melt while simmering on slow.
• When sugar has melted add cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon juice.
• Watch closely and stir often to prevent charring.
• Applesauce should be thick, not watery.
• Check with plate or other test.
• Serve warm or chilled.