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Serve this sauce with Crusty Hash Brown Potatoes with Scrambled Eggs -- click here for recipe.  Both recipes are by Karen Gulkin for the California Walnut Board.

Peel and core apples and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place in a pot with the water then cover and cook, stirring frequently, until apples are tender, about 30 minutes.

Mash apples until texture is as smooth as you wish. Then add lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon.

Per Order: Stir 2 tablespoons spiced walnuts into 1/2  cup warm applesauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition information per serving:
105 calories, 0g protein, 27g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 1g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0g sodium.