The part that takes the longest is peeling, coring and slicing the apples. Otherwise this is a quick recipe!
Add the apples to a large pot and throw in the water (you could use apple cider if you've got it too!) lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon, giving it a good stir.
Cook the apples, stirring occasionally until soft, about 25 min.
Mash the apples with a potato masher for chunkier applesauce or you can puree in the blender for a smoother applesauce.
These apples get a good hit of cinnamon flavor and rich brown sugar. Want more flavor? Add more or less cinnamon, add in allspice, ginger, nutmeg, or other Fall spice to jazz it up.