Cinnamon Applesauce

1 bag (3 lbs) Grannie Smith apples
1 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla

Peel, core, and slice or quarter apples. Put into dutch oven or other soup pot with 1 cup water, sugar, and cinnamon. Boil, then reduce heat and simmer about half an hour until apples are soft. (The cookbook says 8-10 minutes; they've never been done in 8-10 minutes). Mash with potato masher. Stir in vanilla. Yum. Serve warm or cold.

**If you must have smooth applesauce, transfer finished applesauce to food processor and process until smooth.**