Mimi's Simply Perfect Applesauce

Yield:	6 Servings
Categories:	Sauces, Fruits

2	lb	Apples; preferably MacIntosh
1		Lemon peel strip; 2 inches
1/2	c	- to 2 cups water; as needed
1/4	c	Sugar
1/2	ts	Cinnamon
1	ts	Vanilla extract
		Heavy cream as garnish