Baked Applesauce

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Prepare a 2 1/2 quart baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.

In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Mix well.

Peel, core and cut apples into slices.

Place apples into a large bowl.

Pour sugar mixture over apples and toss to coat.

Pour apples into prepared baking dish and cover with tin foil.

Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until apples are tender.

Uncover and use a potato masher to crush the apples.

Serve warm.