Smapplesauce

This is Dan's grandmother's recipe for applesauce, with very few modifications.

It is delicious and customizable... you can make it chunky, smooth, organic, all natural, flavored by adding other fruits or juice...

You will need:

about 2lbs (more is better) apples ... I used MacIntosh and Red Delicious... I wouldn't use anything much sweeter than this.
Juice from 1 lemon (put it over the apples while you cut them)
1/2 c. sugar (I used a little less and it still came out a bit too sweet for me, but the kids LOVE it. I may try half this next time.)
1/2 c. water
at least 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
(nutmeg, which the original recipe doesn't call for, but I love nutmeg, so I sprinkled some in.)

Peel, core and slice apples into chunks (I cut the medium sized apples into 8ths, and cut those in half).
Mix all ingredients in a medium sauce pan (3qt works well).
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Stir occasionally.
Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the apples start to break down.
Remove from heat and smash apples with a potato masher.
Enjoy!