Apples
Cloves (whole)
4 c. sugar
2 c. vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt

Use tart, well flavored apples. Wash, stick with 2 whole cloves. For each 4 pounds of prepared apple, make a syrup as follows:

Boil together 4 cups sugar and 2 cups vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, until sugar is melted. Put apples into syrup and simmer until tender.