Lemon-And-Spice Applesauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 3/4 - 5 1/2 lbs apples, peeled, cored and sliced
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice or 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 - 1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons finely shredded lemon peel
3/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon vanilla

Preparation

In a 6 qt heavy kettle or Dutch oven combine apples, water, brown sugar, lemon peel, lemon juice and apple pie spice or cinnamon. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 40 minutes or until the apples are very soft, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla. Mash mixture lightly with the back of a large wooden spoon.
Serve warm or cover and chill before serving.