This brown sugar spiced apple sauce with pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and maple syrup is like tasting fall in every spoonful
Add the apples, water, salt, sugar maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice into a 6 quart heavy pot over medium/high heat and stir well and cover. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
Take the lid off and turn down to medium and cook for another 15 minutes or until apples are really soft
Add the vanilla and apple cider vinegar and stir well
Use a potato masher and mash the apple sauce if you want it chunky, I used an immersion blender and pureed mine until smooth. Alternatively you can use a food processor and process in batches until smooth.
Let cool and transfer to a storage container with lid and refrigerate for up to two weeks. This could also be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. If canning, make sure to use proper canning directions.