Chunky Applesauce

I learned to make this chunky applesauce from my mother.  She makes a lot of applesauce, many different ways, this is one of them.  She loves Paula Reds, as do I, so that is what I used today.  I also like it with McIntosh.  If you are following mom's recipe, add more sugar than you think it needs, then add a bit more. :)

Chunky Applesauce

apples
sugar

Peel, core, and slice apples, place in a large microwave safe bowl.  Fill to about 2/3 full, then microwave for 8-10 minutes.  Mash it with a large spoon or potato masher until it is mostly mashed, but still has a few chunks in it.  Now you can either sweeten to taste with sugar, or freeze what you don't need right away, and sweeten after you thaw it back out.