2 c. sugar
1 stick cinnamon
Juice and rind of 1 lemon (grate peel)
2 c. water
1/2 tsp. red cake color
8 or 10 sm. apples, peel and slice

Combine sugar, water, lemon juice and rind, stick of cinnamon and red color. Place the apple slices in pan of juice after juice comes to a boil. Cook until the apples curl on edges. Serve with any roast or meat.