1 1/2 qt Ground beef
4 1/2 qt Apples, chopped
1 qt Water
1 1/2 lb Raisins
1 1/2 qt Maple syrup
10 ts Cinnamon
2 ts Pepper
2 ts Salt
9 Cloves
4 Ts nutmeg
Combine all ingredients. Cook over very low heat until apples are soft and mixture is very thick. May be canned or frozen. Makes 12 pies.