Ingredients

• 18 cups thinly sliced apples
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 10 cups water
• 4.5 cups white sugar
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Place apples in a bowl. Toss apples with lemon juice in a large bowl and set aside.
3. 3 Pour water into a Dutch oven over medium heat. Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl; add to water, stir well, and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, constantly stirring.
4. 4 Add apples and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until apples are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.
5. 5 Ladle into 5 freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Cool at room temperature no longer than 1 1/2 hours. Seal and freeze. Can be stored for up to 12 months.
6. 6 Enjoy!

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