Method.—Soak the gelatine in half the water.

Wash and slice the apples.

Put them in a stewpan with the sugar and thin lemon rind and juice and remainder of the water.

Stew until soft, then rub through a hair sieve.

Melt the gelatine; mix it thoroughly with the apples.

Colour with cochineal, and pour the mixture into a wetted mould.

Note.—This sweet looks very nice when it is made in a border mould. It is then served with whipped cream or white of egg in the middle.

Peaches, prunes, or any suitable fruit may be substituted for the apples.

Compote of Peaches.