1. Peel, quarter and core the apples and cut them into large pieces.
2. Put the apples in a pan with the water, sugar, vanilla sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon stick.
3. Simmer covered over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are completely soft and falling apart.
4. Remove the cinnamon stick and blend the apples smooth with a hand blender, or leave them chunkier with a potato masher.
5. Taste and adjust with a little more sugar or lemon juice if needed.
6. Serve cooled as a side or with dessert. Quickly cool any leftovers in smaller portions and refrigerate within at most 2 hours at no more than 4 °C. Eat within 2 days or freeze the freshly cooled sauce. This recipe is not a preserve that can be stored at room temperature; filling jars while hot is not sufficient preservation on its own.
Tip: Mix several apple varieties (sweet and tart) - that's what gives it a really rich flavour.
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