Rosy Applesauce

This was a hit when my kids were younger--I had forgotten about this recipe until now-thanks for reminding me-it's applesauce weather. (As much as it can be in Houston) Good luck-Linda Rosy Applesauce Makes 4 cups

• Ready In: 0 mins
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 3  lbs apples
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
• 1  cinnamon stick

Directions

1. Cut unpeeled but cored apples into chunks, place in large sauce pan.
2. Add 1/2 inch of water.
3. Stir in sugar, vanilla and cinnamon.
4. Heat to boiling, reduce to low and simmer, covered, until apples soften (about 30 min.) Press through a fine sieve or the fine disc of a food mill.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning.
6. Refrigerate.