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!

Nutrition per serving