• Cut up as many apples as desired into quarters. Cut core out. 
• Fill  up a large pot with apple quarters, and put about 1/2 cup water in the bottom. If the pot is not full of apples, less water is needed. It doesn't need to be exact, because any extra will steam out. Add 1 tsp cinnamon, if desired. 
• Let steam, covered about 15 minutes, or until apples are soft and easily pierced with a fork. 
• Spoon apples into a blender, and blend until smooth and no pieces of apple skin remain. Red apples will give the applesauce a rosy color. 
• Applesauce can be frozen in plastic or glass containers, then thawed on the counter or in a bowl of hot water. 

To make in a crock pot:

• Cook the apples with water and cinnamon on high for 2 hours, or low 3-4 hours, then blend as written above. This extends the warm cinnamon smell filling your house. :)