3 lb. apples (Golden Delicious or any cooking apple) peeled, cored and sliced, about 5 1/2 c.
3/4 c. sugar or to taste
1/2 c. water
1/2 to 1 tsp. cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in large glass bowl. Cover with wax paper. Cook on high 8-11 minutes or until apples are soft, stirring once half way through cooking. Mash apples until slightly chunky; serve warm or chilled. Yields 5 1/2 cups.