Applesauce (Spiced)

Spread on your favourite bread or pancakes.

10 apples, such as Spartans, Macs or Granny Smiths, cored and cut into ¼" cubes
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup apple juice
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
¼ tsp. ground cloves
¼ tsp. ground allspice
¼ tsp. ground cardamom
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Place all ingredients into a large saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until apples break down and become very soft.

Continue to reduce until 80% of the liquid has evaporated and the sauce is very thick and dark brown.

Purée with an immersion blender, a standard blender or in a food processor.