4 med. apples
3/4 c. water
1/4 c. sugar (brown or white)
A few shakes of cinnamon

Peel, core, and cut the apples into quarters. Put cut-up apples, sugar, cinnamon, and water into a 2-quart saucepan. Cover and cook at medium heat (simmering) for 15-20 minutes. Let apples cool, then mash them with a fork. 4 servings.