Apple Pie Filling

4 ½ C. white sugar

10 C. water

1 C. cornstarch

3 tbs. Lemon juice

2 tsp. Ground cinnamon

2 drops yellow food coloring

¼ tsp. Ground nutmeg

2 tsp. Salt

6 lbs. (or 24 C.) Apples peeled, cored, & quartered

Directions:

In a large pan, mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add salt and wwater and mix

well. Bring to a boil and cook until thick and bubble. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and food coloring. Sterilize canning jars, lids and rings by boiling them in a large pot of water Pack sliced apples into hot canning jars, leaving a ½” headspace. Fill jars with hot syrup and gently remove air bubbles with knife. Put lids on and process in hot water bath for 20 min.