Apple Pie Filling - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 c sugar
1 c corn starch
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
3 Tbsp lemon juice
5 1/2 to 6 c sliced apples

Preparation

In a large saucepan, blend first 5 ingredients plus 1 tsp salt.
Stir in 10 cups water.
Cook and stir until thick and bubbly.
Add lemon juice.
Pack apples into hot jars, leaving 1 inch head space.
Fill jars with hot syrup leaving 1/2 inch head space.
Use spatula or knife to distribute syrup.
Adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath.
Pints-15 minutes or quarts - 20 minutes. Makes 6 quarts.