Ingredients

3 pounds apples

1 cinnamon stick

2 to 4 tablespoons sugar

3/4 cup water

2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Preparation

Peel, core, and cut the apples into 1/2-inch-thick slices. In a large saucepan, combine apples with the cinnamon stick, sugar, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. (If sauce begins to stick to the bottom of the pan, add 2 to 4 tablespoons more water.)

Remove from heat; discard cinnamon stick. Stir in lemon juice.