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8 cups chopped peeled tart cooking apples,

(about 3-1/2 pounds) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Place all ingredients in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 30-40 minutes or until apples are tender. Remove from the heat; mash apples (a potato masher works well) until sauce is desired consistency. Serve warm or cold.

YIELD: 6 servings (about 3-1/2 cups)