Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds red apples (about 4), such as McIntosh or Macoun, unpeeled, cored and quartered 

2 tablespoons water 

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 

Preparation

Place apples, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Cover, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until apples are very soft, 15 to 30 minutes. Pass apple mixture through a food mill fitted with a medium disk.