Easy Baked Applesauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 lbs mcintosh apples (about 6 apples)
1/4 cup water
juice of half a lemon
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F Spread butter all over the interior of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Peel and core apples. Cut into chunks.
Add the apple chunks to the baking dish, along with the remaining ingredients. Toss to combine.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until apples are tender.
Uncover and mash with a potato masher while still warm.