Lucy's Carrot Pudding

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced carrot (optional)
• 1 cup peeled and shredded potatoes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups raisins
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup green apples
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice