Applesauce and Cinnamon Apple Rings

Applesauce

2 apples, medium size

1/4 cup water

3 tablespoons sugar

1.     Wash, peel, core and cut each apple into 12-16 sections.

2.     Place apples and water in a microwavable bowl and cook on high for 8-10 minutes, or until slices are tender and soft.

3.     Mash cooked apple slices with a fork.  Add sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved.

Cinnamon Apple Rings

2 apples, medium size

¼  cup sugar

½ cup red cinnamon candies

1 ½ cups water

1.     Combine sugar, water, and cinnamon candies in a skillet.  Stir over medium heat until sugar and candies dissolve.

2.     Wash, peel, core and cut apples into ¼” rings.

3.     Add apples to hot syrup.  Reduce heat; simmer apples for about 20 minutes or until slices are tender and translucent when lifted from the water.