This recipe comes from the mid 19th century Appalachia., But I suspect it is older.
Lamb's Wool
8 roasted or baked apples.
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 quart ale
Honey
Put apples through a strainer or sieve. Add ginger and nutmeg and mix well. Add ale and stir, then stir in honey until sweetened to taste. Let mixture come to a simmer over a hot fire, but do not boil. Serve hot.
Lamb's Wool
8 roasted or baked apples.
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 quart ale
Honey
Put apples through a strainer or sieve. Add ginger and nutmeg and mix well. Add ale and stir, then stir in honey until sweetened to taste. Let mixture come to a simmer over a hot fire, but do not boil. Serve hot.