1 cup of water 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 cup Sugar 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground clove 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon dash of salt 1/4 tsp vanilla 5 small Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup cornstarch (or if you do not have cornstarch you can use 1/3 cup of sifted flour adding slowly) Instructions: 1. In a large saucepan combine all ingredients except vanilla and apples. Stir over medium-low heat until thickens (about 2 minutes), constantly stirring. Add apples and vanilla and simmer on low about 1 minute. Remove from heat and serve. For applesauce, put in a blender and puree until smooth.