Cinnamon Maple Chunky Applesauce

• 4 cups peeled, chopped apples (fresh or frozen is fine)
• ½ cup very loosely packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup good bourbon or brandy (optional)
• ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon Maple Flavoring or 1 Tablespoon Fresh Maple Syrup

Place all ingredients into the crock pot. Stir until apples are coated. Cook on high heat for about 3 hours. Stir ingredients and mash with potato masher leaving some chunks. Let cool slightly. Serve warm or cold.