Apple Crisp with whites

3 large McIntosh apples - peeled, cored, and chopped 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons white sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste 2 cups all-purpose[...]

For the filling: 6 each granny smith apples peeled, cored, and sliced 2 cups apple juice 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 pinch cloves * 1 cup[...]