Grandma Lena Holland'S Canned Apple Pie Filling - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 1/2 qt. water
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
6 qt. sliced peeled apples (7 1/4 lb.)

Preparation

Mix sugars, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a cast-iron Dutch oven.
Stir in water.
Heat to boiling, stirring often.
Set on cooler part of wood stove.
Cook, stirring until thick, about 5 minutes.
Stir in juice.
Pack into jars 1/3 full with apple slices.
Pour in liquid until it covers apples.
Remove air bubbles.
Fill within 1-inch of top of jars and seal.
Cook in water bath for 20 minutes.
Makes about 6 quarts.