Canned Apple Pie Filling

Ingredients

• 4.5 cups white sugar
• 1 cup cooking starch used for preserving , such as ClearJel
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 10 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 dropss yellow food coloring , Optional
• 6 pounds apples

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Mix sugar, cooking starch, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large pan. Add water and salt and mix well.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil and cook until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and food coloring.

4. 4

   Sterilize canning jars, lids, and rings by boiling them in a large pot of water. Peel, core, and slice apples.

5. 5

   Pack the sliced apples into hot canning jars, leaving a 1/2 inch of headspace.

6. 6

   Fill jars with hot syrup, and gently remove air bubbles with a knife.

7. 7

   Put lids on and process in a water bath canner for 25 minutes.

8. 8

   Enjoy!