Spicy Applesauce

Two aromatic spices, clove and cinnamon, flavor this homemade applesauce.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/3 cup water
3 whole cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon granulated sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine apples in a saucepan with water, whole cloves, cinnamon, and sugar. Simmer until the apples are tender, stirring frequently.
2. Remove the cloves and stir in butter and lemon juice.

Makes 4 servings.