Peel and core 8-10 of your favorite apples. They should be firm in texture and at least a little tart.
Check out my recipe for Apple Tea so you don't let those peels and cores go to waste -- http://judyfoodislove.blogspot.com/2018/10/apple-tea.html.
Cut them into small cubes and put them in a pot big enough to hold all of them with at least a few inches to spare.
Add:
1/3 cup of sugar (or agave syrup if you want something less sweet)
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Optional: a pinch of ground cloves or ground nutmeg
1/4 cup of water
Bring this up to a low boil, cover the pot tightly, and turn the heat to low. Let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally just to make sure nothing is burning. If it's low on liquid, add a few drops of water as needed. By the end of 30 minutes, the apples should be broken down and can be mashed into the desired consistency with a potato masher.
Let it cool and serve as a side-dish or snack. It will last for close to 2 weeks in your refrigerator but I bet it gets eaten up before that!
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