10 medium Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, cut into 8 wedges
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 whole cloves
1 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, quartered lengthwise
Method
Place all ingredients in large pot.
Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until apples are soft, stir occasionally, 20 minutes. Stir apples until coarse puree forms; discard cloves and ginger. Serve warm or cold. Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool, cover, and chill.