Homemade Applesauce

I love homemade applesauce. It is so easy. Many times I buy too many apples when baking so the easy answer is to make applesauce. Granny Smith apples are great but you can us any round bottom apple. The round bottom ones are for baking or cooking where as the ones that have the four knobs are the bottom are basically eating apples.
NEED:
3 lbs. Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and quartered
2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon (optional)
1 cup water

Place apple pieces in large pot; add cinnamon, water, and sugar. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Mash chunks to desired consistency with potato masher. If you prefer a very smooth texture,( which I do) place apple pieces and juices in food processor until desired smoothness or you can blend with an electric hand mixer.
Cool applesauce. Keep leftovers refrigerated. This applesauce may be served warmed or chilled. Makes approximately 1 quart. You may also freeze in plastic containers.

Enjoy!