Rosy Strawberry Rhubarb Applesauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 large Red Delicious apples, finely chopped
4 cups hulled and halved strawberries
4 cups finely chopped rhubarb
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, or to taste

Preparation

Combine apples, strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.