1¹⁄₂ qts. sour apples
1 pt. water
1 cup sugar
Wash, pare, core, and cut the apples into pieces, add the water and
sugar and bring them to a boil. Put them into the cooker for from one to
three hours or more, depending upon the ripeness of the apples. If they
are not very tart or high-flavoured the juice of half a lemon will
improve them. Apple sauce will not be harmed by indefinite cooking in
the cooker. Beat it well when cooked, or, if preferred, it may be
strained.
Serves six or eight persons.