Easy Homemade Chunky Applesauce Recipe

By pjones-2

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

Preparation

Step 1

Peel, core and cut each apple into eight wedges. Cut each wedge crosswise in half; place in a large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
Yield: 5 cups.

Originally published as Easy Homemade Chunky Applesauce in Taste of Home
September/October 2015, p39