Apple Pie Filling - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. cornstarch
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 or 3 drops yellow food coloring
5 1/2 lb. apples, cored, pared and sliced

Preparation

In a large saucepan, blend first 4 ingredients and 1 teaspoon salt.
Stir in 10 cups water; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
Add lemon juice and food coloring.
Pack apples into hot jars, leaving 1-inch headspace.
Fill with hot syrup, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
Use spatula to help distribute syrup.
Adjust lids.
Process in boiling water bath.
Makes 6 quarts.