Dried Apple Filling

Ingredients

• 3 (6-ounce) packages dried sliced apples
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Preparation

1. Stir together apples and 6 cups water in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until tender. Stir in sugar, and, if desired, spices. Return mixture to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes or until most of liquid has evaporated. Cool completely.