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