Buzzed Apple Pie Filling (For Canning) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

20 cups sliced peeled, cored baking apples
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup cornstarch
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup butter, cubed
2 -3 teaspoons vanilla
4 cups water
4 cups apple juice
1 cup amaretto liqueur

Preparation

Toss apple slices with lemon juice in large (enormous!) bowl and set aside.
In a large stock pot, combine sugar thru nutmeg. Combine water & juice and pour into pot. Bring to a boil and add butter, vanilla, and Amaretto. Stir FREQUENTLY.
Boil for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until desired consistency.
Add apples then return to a simmer. Cover and cook 8-10 minute or until apples start to soften.
Pour into sterilized jars, leaving 1 inch head space. Seal; water bath for 25 minutes.