Peel the apples, remove the cores, and cut them into cubes.

Put the apple cubes together with the granulated sugar and the water in a saucepan and place it over medium heat.

Bring everything to a boil and let it simmer gently until the apples are cooked and soft, stirring occasionally.

Mash the apples for chunky applesauce or puree them with an immersion blender for a smooth applesauce.