CROCKPOT APPLE SAUCE

Ingredients:

* 4 1/2 cups tart cooking apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

* 1/4 cup water

* 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

* 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Preparation:
In a 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, combine the apples, water, brown sugar, and lemon juice, stirring to coat the apple slices.

Cover and cook on HIGH for approximately 3 hours, or until the apples are very tender. Mash and stir in the cinnamon. Serve warm or cold. Makes about 4 cups.