Sauces
11/2 lb / 675g cooking apples, peeled,
cored and sliced
8oz / 225g quince, peeled, cored and sliced
2-3 tbsp / 30-45ml water
juice of one lemon
1-2oz / 25-50g sugar
2oz / 50g butter
4 tsp / 20ml freshley chopped mint
Put the apples, quince, water, lemon juice and sugar in a pan and simmer until soft and dry, taking care that the mixture doesn't burn, stir in the butter and beat or sieve until smooth, then stir in the mint. Re-heat very gently, if necessary.
Also good with boiled bacon, sausages and goose.