Strawberry Rhubarb Applesauce

4-5 large Golden Delicious apples
3 long, thick rhubarb stalks
1 cup strawberries
Sugar to taste (optional)
Water

Core, peel and chop apple. Peel and chop rhubarb. Pick stems off strawberries. Add everything to a pot and add a little water (about 1/4 cup) to prevent burning. When the apples start cooking they will release their own liquid so the water is really needed during the first minutes of cooking.)

Cook, covered, over medium heat, until boiling, then turn heat down and tilt the cover a little to let steam escape. Stir occasionally. Simmer until most of the apples have dissolved and the mix doesn't look too watery, about 30 minutes. It's best to turn the heat off while the mixture is still a little watery since more water will evaporate while it is cooling down.