While it's not a permanent solution, it slows it down just enough for you to enjoy those apple slices a little later in the day. Overall, it does a decent job of preventing that brown, mushy ...

Put the apples in a saucepan with the lemon zest and water. Cover and cook over a low heat until they are soft and mushy. Take off the heat and beat in the butter and the sugar. Cool. Use Bramley ...