Apple Pie Filling - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. salt
2 Tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
10 c. water
3 Tbsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Pare, slice and pack apples in quart jars.
Cook until bubbly the following ingredients:
sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and water.
Remove the resulting syrup from the heat and add 3 tablespoons lemon juice.
Pour the hot mixture over the apples, working down with dull knife to remove the air bubbles.
Seal, cook in a cold water packer for 20 minutes. 1 quart of filling makes1 (9-inch) pie or 1 (8 x 8) apple crisp.