Turn apples occasionally. Pour applesauce onto greased shallow pan. Place pan in oven and lower temperature to 180 degrees. Cook for about 3 hours until the leather can be peeled from the pan. Cut with scissors to serve.
Place slices into pot.
Add the water. Cook on medium heat until the apples are soft. Mash apples with potato masher or a fork. Cook on low heat until thick and dark. Use on bread or crackers.