Sunday, October 5, 2008

Home Made Apple Pie Filling

In a large pan, mix:
4 1/2 c white sugar
1 c cornstarch
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Add:
2 tsp salt
10 c water

Mix well
Bring to a boil.. cook until thick and bubbly
Remove from heat

Add:
3 Tbsp lemon juice

Put jar lids in boiling water
Peel, core, slice about 6# apples.. tart, crisp ones, no delicious
Pack the sliced apples into hot canning jars, leave 1/2" headspace
Pour hot bubbly syrup over the apples, remove air bubbles with a plastic knife
Quickly place hot lid and ring on jar
Process in hot water bath for 20 minutes/qt or 15 min /pt

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