This recipe was clipped from a newspaper and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy.

Homemade Applesauce

2 1/2 lbs. cooking apples
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp. lemon juice
nutmeg or cinnamon
about 2 tbsp. butter (optional)

1. Wash, quarter and core cooking apples.
2. Add water barely to cover and cook until nearly soft.
3. Add sugar, lemon juice and nutmeg or cinnamon, plus butter if desired.
4. Cook for a few minutes longer, press through strainer, cool.