Ingredients

• 8 McIntosh apples, or other tart, red-skinned apples
• 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar

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Instructions

1. Quarter the apples and remove the seeds and cores. (Do not peel.) Place them in a bowl, add the lemon juice and toss thoroughly to coat.
2. Place the apples, water, and sugar in a heavy saucepan. Cover pot and let simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes, or until the apples breakdown to a sauce-like consistency.
3. Remove from the heat, uncover pot, and allow the apples to cool slightly. Gently push the apples through a food mill or wire sieve using a rubber scraper. Discard the skins. Refrigerate until ready for use.