Apple Sauce

Ingredients

• 8 large cooking apples
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon, optional*
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg, optional*
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Directions

1. Wash, quarter and core apples. Put in a large saucepan with water. Cover and simmer 15 - 20 minutes or until apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
2. Stir occasionally. Add more water if needed.
3. Press through a strainer or food mill.
4. Stir in sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add lemon juice. Heat until sugar is dissolved. Serve hot or cold.