Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sugar'], recipe: quarter the apples, do not peel, and remove the seeds and cores. place apples in a bowl, add the lemon juice, and toss thoroughly to coat. place the apples, sugar, and 1 cup water in a heavy saucepan. cover pot, and let simmer over low heat, about 30 minutes, or until the apples break down to a saucelike consistency. remove pot from heat, uncover, and allow apples to cool slightly. using a rubber scraper, gently push apples through a food mill or wire sieve. discard the skins. refrigerate until ready for use.

Target recipe: core apples (and/or peel-see message). cut into chunks the size you prefer. put water into saucepan with apples. dump red hot candies over top. about 10 minutes into cooking time, mix candies into softened apples. simmer until as soft or done as you like it.