Apples and Quick Homemade Chunky Applesauce {#recipe #dairyfree}

The apple extravaganza continues and this Friday after school the girls together with one of Alena's friends went to taste the apples at Applefest.  Yes, we went on Friday right after school and pretty much had the entire tasting section all to ourselves.  Forget the huge lines that form on Saturday and Sunday, Friday 3:30 p.m. is the time to visit.

We tasted every single apple kind there was and I discovered a few new favorites (now if I only kept that sheet - what was I thinking?!) however kept myself in check by not buying a few more pounds…again, what was I thinking when winter comes around and the apple stack in our basement is gone I will cry…because there is nothing like fresh homemade applesauce.  Okay - it won't be that bad because we have at least another 10 jars sitting in the freezer but still…fresh warm applesauce.  It is super quick and comes together with just three ingredients.  Fresh apples,  water, cinnamon - yup that's it.  It does not get any easier than that…

Quick Chunky Applesauce

• - 4 C diced apples {I do not peel my apples}
• - 1/2 C water
• - 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1. In a pan combine apples with water, cinnamon and cover. 
2. Bring heat to medium - high and keep pan covered.
3. Cook covered until apples fall apart and become mushy.  This takes about 15 - 20 minutes.  
4. When all apples have cooked through take the pan off the heat
5. Stir the apples sauce and let it cool down before serving 

Serve along side Potato Pancakes for Himmel & Erde {translates to Heaven & Earth}, for dessert, lunch…

Enjoy!