Applesauce Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   * Cut your apples into wedges and transfer to a medium sauce pot.
2. 2
   * Barely cover the apples with water and add the vanilla bean and cinnamon stick.
3. 3
   * Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Then remove the cover and allow everything to simmer till apples appear to be falling apart.
4. 4
   * Do not drain. Remove apples from heat and carefully take out the vanilla bean and cinnamon stick. Add the brown sugar and salt.
5. 5
   * With a potato masher or fork mash up the apples until they obtain the desired consistency. Serve hot or cold.
6. 6
   SUBSTITUTIONS:
7. 7
   Replace vanilla bean for 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
8. 8
   Replace cinnamon stick for 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.