Instructions

1. Add the butter to pot or large, deep skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the apples and brown sugar and stir. Cook the apples in the butter and brown sugar for 5 minutes.
2. Carefully pour in the bourbon (turn off the flame if you have a gas stove) stir, and simmer for 5 minutes to cook out the alcohol. Add the water, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes until the apples are very soft. Cover the apples for the last 5 minutes if you find that your apples aren’t soft enough.
3. Pour the applesauce into a large bowl and let cool slightly. Mash with a potato masher until you have the texture that you like. Let the applesauce cool to room temperature and then store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. You can also transfer the applesauce to a blender if you want a smoother texture.