Salsify and Apple Sauté

1 lemon, halved
6 salsify roots
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 apples, peeled, cored, sliced 1/4" thick

Instructions:
Cut the lemon in half and place in a bowl of water large enough to hold all the salsify. Peel the salsify and cut it into sticks. Quickly submerge them in the lemon water. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, drain the salsify sticks and blot them dry. Add the salsify to the skillet and sauté for 8 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add the apple slices and cook until they are golden and until the salsify is tender, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve warm.