Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds apples, cored, peeled, and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
Juice of 1/2 lemon (2 tablespoons)
Pinch of salt
Preparation
Combine apples, water, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring and mashing with the back of a wooden spoon, until apples are soft and water is evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes.