Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.

Make Ahead

The applesauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Serve With

Potato-Apple Latkes.