"Red Hot" Applesauce

Cinnamonophiles will love this one. Try it on French toast.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 8  apples, granny smiths are good
• 3⁄4 cup  red cinnamon candies
• 1⁄2 cup sugar substitute, such as equal
• 3⁄4 cup water

Directions

1. Core the apples, but it isn't necessary to peel them.
2. I like the texture of having the peels in the sauce.
3. Dice them very fine.
4. Tumble everything into a large pot and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce to the slowest simmer you can arrange on your stove so the sauce won't burn on the bottom of the pot.
6. Cover, stirring occasionally, until you reach the consistency you want.
7. The longer, the finer texture.
8. I usually cook it about 3 hours.