Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 400° (200° celsius), line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium pot add chopped apples, water and lemon juice, cover and cook on low for approximately 15-20 minutes or until apples are soft, add 1 tablespoon sugar mash with a potato masher and continue cooking on low for approximately 5 minutes or until thickened. Let cool. Refrigerate unused applesauce, use within a week.

Step 3

Sift cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt into a large bowl.

Step 4

In a medium bowl cream together butter and brown sugar add egg blend about 2 minutes, add sifted dry ingredients alternately with the applesauce, combine until just combined.

Step 5

Drop batter by spoonfuls (about the size of a golf ball) on prepared cookie sheets, bake for approximately 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Keep in cool dry place, best if let to sit for 1 day before eating. (If you can wait) Enjoy!  Dust with powdered sugar if desired.