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Apples, Compote Of

Put half a pound of sugar into a pan with a pint of water and the rind and juice of two lemons. Let it remain on the fire until the scum rises, then put in half a dozen large apples, pared, cored, and quartered. Let them simmer gently, leaving the lid off the saucepan, until the apples are clear. Time to boil, about twenty minutes. Probable cost, 10d. Sufficient for six persons.