12 medium-sized cooking apples, about 4 lbs.
8 c. sugar
1 lemons, rind and juice
3 tbsp. ground ginger
4 whole cloves, tied in cheese cloth

Peel and slice apples. Combine apples, sugar, lemon rind and juice and spices in a heavy kettle. Heat to boiling, simmer until set, about 2 hours, stirring frequently. Do not add water. Remove from heat. Seal in hot sterilized glasses.

Note: Nice for apple turnovers and/or a spread for gingerbread.