Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: take ripe, hard, sweet apples. peel evenly, and if the apples are perfect leave them whole, otherwise cut into quarters. to a peck of apples take about two quarts of vinegar and four pounds of sugar, half an ounce of mace, half an ounce of cloves and the same amount of allspice, all unground, one teaspoonful of mustard seed, a few pepper grains and a little salt. heat the vinegar and sugar together until it boils, skim well, put the spices into a thin muslin bag and add to the vinegar, then put in the apples. place over the fire, and stew slowly until the apples are soft. then take out the apples, let the vinegar boil down and pour over the fruit; cover and put away.

Target recipe: in a large skillet, combine the apple juice and sliced apples. set over medium heat and cook until the apples are fork-tender, turning often for even cooking (be careful not to overcook the apples). remove the apples from the juice with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl. in another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir with a whisk until well blended. pour the hot apple juice mixture into the dry ingredients. whisk vigorously until the lumps are gone. pour this mixture back into the skillet and heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until bubbly and thick. remove from heat and pour over the apples in the bowl. stir until the apples are evenly coated.