1/2 C. Water
3 medium, ripe, apples
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 packet Splenda *see bottom notes
Spritz lemon juice

Clean apples, slice in half and core. Cut apples into slices or chunks and place into a medium size stovetop pan. Add water. Bring to rapid boil and boil for 4 minutes while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and stir frequently while apples continue to cook. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Add in the sugar (or substitute) and cinnamon, stir for another minute. Cool in pan. Serve hot, warm or use in recipes calling for applesauce.

Note: Begin by using only one packet of sweetener. Some apples are sweeter than others and may not need much. Some may not need any sugar at all. You may want to test your apples before you add in the sugar or substitute sugar. Add a dash of lemon juice to the mix if you won’t be using sauce right away.