Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce

9 assorted apples (use some green and some red for depth of flavor and texture)
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
2 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Peel, core, and chop apples.
Place in large pan with lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, sugar, and water.
Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, 20 to 30 minutes, or until the apples are very tender.
Drain and remove cinnamon sticks.
Mash with ground cinnamon.
Chill until serving time.