American Apple Pie Soup

1. Combine the cinnamon, cloves and allspice in a mortar or coffee grinder and grind to a fine powder.
2. Combine water, apples, raisins, nutmeg and spice mixture in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low four to six hours, until the apples are quite soft and falling apart.
3. Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice, brandy and honey to taste. Ladle into soup bowls and top with dollop of yogurt. Serve immediately. Serves four to six.

Ingredients:
* 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
* 6 whole cloves
* 6 allspice berries
* 6 cups water or apple cider
* 4 large Granny smith apples, cored and sliced
* 2/3 cup raisins
* 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
* 2 tablespoons brandy, optional
* 3 to 4 tablespoons honey, optional
* 1/2 cup yogurt or sour cream, for serving