- Toss apples with lemon juice and set aside.
- Combine the rest of the ingredients in a Dutch oven.
- Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add apples and return to boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer until apples are tender (6-10 minutes).
- Cool for 30 minutes.
- Then ladle into freezer containers or bake in pies. Makes enough for two 9 inch pies.
Alternatively, you can cook in the crockpot on low for 4 hours or until apples are tender.