easy, yummy fall applesauce

It FINALLY feels like fall here...

a nice cool 59 degrees!

The fall weather makes me think of apples & pumpkin pie! here is an easy recipe combining both flavors...

Chunky Spiced Applesauce

Ingredients:

1/2 C apple juice

2 lbs apples, cored and sliced (I like to leave the peel on)

1/2 C brown sugar

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Preparation:

1. Combine apples & juice in large sauce pan; bring to a boil over med-high heat.

2. Cover, reduce heat & simmer for 20 minutes; stirring occasionally.

3. Stir in sugar & spice. Simmer another 12 minutes; stirring until thick.

Cover & chill.

{adapted from Cooking Light Chunky Chai Applesauce}