Tasty Tuesday - Chunky Applesauce

(Photo from Taste of Home)

We are taking Alexa and three of her friends apple picking this weekend. When we get back to the house, the girls are going to make applesauce — chunky applesauce to be exact. It's a super easy recipe I've been using for years and years and it always receives rave reviews.

3 pounds of apples, peeled and sliced (I usually use a mix of varieties)

scant 3/4 c. sugar

1/2 c. water

1 t. cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in a large glass bowl. Cover with waxed paper.

Microwave on high for 8-11 minutes or until apples are soft. Stir.

Mash apples (I use a potato masher) until slightly chunky.

Makes 5 1/2 cups.