Vanilla Applesauce

• FAST
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1 pound McIntosh apples
2. 1 pound Granny Smith apples
3. 1 cup water
4. 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
5. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1. Peel, core and quarter the apples. In a medium saucepan, combine the apples, water, vanilla and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool, then remove the vanilla bean and whisk until a chunky sauce forms.