Chunky Lemon Applesauce

• 3 1/2 pounds McIntosh apples (about 10), peeled, cored, and quartered
• 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 to 1 cup sugar, or to taste

1. In a large heavy saucepan combine the apples, 3/4 cup water, the lemon juice, and the sugar, bring the liquid to a boil, and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally and breaking up the apples, for 20 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the mixture is the consistency of a chunky puree.
2. Increase the heat and boil the mixture, stirring, for 4 minutes, or until it is thickened.
3. (The mixture will spatter.)
4. Serve the applesauce warm or chilled.

apples, lemon juice, sugar

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chunky-lemon-applesauce-13205 (may not work)