Passionfruit Applesauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lbs apples, peeled, cored and quartered (your choice of variety)
1/3 cup passion fruit juice, strained (or nectar)
1/2 vanilla bean, split
2 slices ginger, 1/4-inch, gently crushed
1/2 cup mirin
3 tablespoons honey (or to taste)

Preparation

Place all ingredients in a heavy non-reactive saucepan over medium heat.
Cover and cook until apples are very soft, 10-15 minutes. Reduce temperature if apples start to boil over.
Remove from heat and take out ginger and vanilla bean.
Place apple mixture in food processor and puree into a smooth sauce.