3-4lbs apples (grannysmith, fugi, jonagold, golden delicious), peeled and chopped
4 strips of lemon peel
juice of 1 lemon
3in cinnamon stick
1/4c dark brown sugar
up to 1/2c white sugar
1c water
1/2tsp salt
simmer 20-30 min
Note: honey can be used instead of the brown and white sugars. add 7tbs of honey, and reduce the amount of water by 1/4c