Canned Apple Pie Filling - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. cornstarch
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. lemon juice
5 1/2 to 6 lb. tart apples
10 c. water

Preparation

Peel, core and slice apples in large saucepan.
Blend first 5 ingredients.
Stir in 10 cups water.
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
Add lemon juice.
Put apples in hot canning jars, leaving 1-inch headspace.
Use spatula to fill with hot syrup and help distribute syrup.
Adjust lid.
Process in boiling water.
Pints 15 minutes, quarts 20 minutes.
Makes 6 quarts. Store in cool place.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 50 minutes.