SIMPLE APPLE SAUCE

SIMPLE APPLE SAUCE

8 to 10 medium apples (Gala or Winesap are good*)

One cup of sugar,

One-half teaspoon of nutmeg,

One-half teaspoon of cinnamon

One teaspoon of vanilla.

Wash apples and then cut in pieces and place in a saucepan and add three cups of water.

Cook until soft.  If you want a smooth applesauce, then rub through a fine sieve. I prefer to leave it 'lumpy'.  Add sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla.  Bring to a boil and remove from heat.  Once mixture is cooled, pour into jars and store in refrigerator.

*If red apples are used, this makes a most delicious pink-looking sauce. No need to peel apples.