Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sugar'], recipe: wash and quarter apples. core and halve the quarters but do not peel. place apples in heavy pan along with juice and rind of the lemon, cinnamon and sugar. cover pan and set over moderately low heat. apples will slowly soften and render their juices. stir and mash frequently until tender throughout, about 30 minutes. puree through a vegetable mill or sieve. return to pan: simmer, stirring for a few minutes, adding more sugar if necessary. the applesauce should be thick enough to hold its shape in spoon. stir in vanilla.

Target recipe: core apples (and/or peel-see message). cut into chunks the size you prefer. put water into saucepan with apples. dump red hot candies over top. about 10 minutes into cooking time, mix candies into softened apples. simmer until as soft or done as you like it.