it's apple season! i don't know why i put an exclamation behind that sentence, apples really don't excite me, if i must be honest. just trying to be positive. i made this homemade apple sauce for some clients last week that i paired with a pork tenderloin. i got the inspiration from bond street bakery. i essentially made it directly as she stated, but instead of putting a cinnamon stick in, i used ground cinnamon. this is so easy to make, why ever by it from a jar? start by peeling four apples. then dice them and throw them into a sauce pan with 1/2 cup of water, 1/4 of sugar (i used less), a big squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. bring to a boil, cover, and reduce for 35 minutes. stir when you think about it. i cooked my apples down a bit longer than 35 minutes, only because i had the time, and i didn't want to go the extra step and mash the apples. by cooking a bit longer they broke down into apple sauce consistency. i make baked apples for clients often for a healthy end of the meal snack. it is the same process as this, but slice the apples, put them in a baking dish and cook at 350 degrees, covered with foil, and bake for 40 minutes. a little dollop of ice cream would be really good on top.