Roasted Applesauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 gala apples, peeled, cored and chopped into chunks
3 golden delicious apples, peeled, cored and chopped into chunks
1 lemon, juice of
2 cinnamon sticks, whole
1/4 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small chunks

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F.
Spray baking dish w/ non-stick spray.
Spread apples out in a casserole pan. Sprinkle with lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, sugar, salt and butter. Stirring occasionally.
Bake until the apples are roasted and soft, about 30 minutes or longer.
UPDATE: I roast until they are tender and begin to caramelize.
Serve chunky or mash to desired consistency.
Serve hot or cold.
Yields 2 cups.