Ingredients

• 4 large granny Smith apples -- peeled & sliced
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon lemon rind -- grated
• dash ground cloves
• dash ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Combine apples, juice, water & raisins. Bring to a boil. Cover & simmer until apples are softened (about 1 1/2 hours). Process until smooth & return to the pan. Continue to simmer on very low heat. Add remaining ingredients & cook another 30 minutes or until very thick & a dark brown. Yield: 1 cup

To do by microwave:

1. Combine apples, juice, water & raisins in a 2 1/2 qt casserole. Microwave on high (650 watt oven), covered, for 10 minutes. Stir halfway through. Add remaining ingredients & microwave on medium, covered for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Uncover & microwave on medium for 3 minutes. Process until smooth.