A friend of mine from Habitat gave us the gift of apples from her tree over the weekend. Applesauce immediately came to mind; such a comfort food especially on a cold, wet, fall night. Not to mention your house smelling of cinnamon, yum.
I like to leave the peel on my apples but if you would like it smoother, peel the apples before cooking or blend the sauce with an immersion blender after it's cooked.
8-10 apples, cored and roughly chopped (mine were small, green apples)
2 tbsp of unsalted butter
1/2 cup of dark brown sugar
1 cup of water
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Throw everything into a stock pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Turn down to medium low and simmer for 30-45 mins, or until the apples start to get mushy. Then, take off the heat and mash with a potato masher or spoon. Serve and enjoy.
