Peel and cut thirty apples in slices, taking out the cores, and if for
preserving to every pound of fruit put three quarters of a pound of
broken sugar, (but if for immediate use half a pound would be quite
sufficient,) place the whole into a large preserving-pan, with half a
spoonful of powdered cinnamon and the rind of a lemon chopped very fine,
set the pan over a sharp fire, stirring it occasionally until boiling,
when keep stirring until becoming rather thick, it is then done; if for
immediate use a smaller quantity would be sufficient, which put by in a
basin until cold, but if to keep any time put it in jars, which cover
over with paper, and tie down until wanted.