6 large cooking apples
1 cup water
1 (2 1/2-inch) stick cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Peel, core and thinly slice apples. Combine apples and water in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add cinnamon stick and nutmeg; cook, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring constantly, 15 minutes or until liquid is evaporated. Remove from heat; cool at least 30 minutes, and remove cinnamon stick.

Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add half of apple mixture. Process 1 1/2 minutes or until smooth, scraping sides of processor bowl once. Repeat procedure with remaining apple mixture.

Yields 3 1/4 cups.