Can-Your-Own Apple Pie Filling

4 1/2 c Sugar

1 c Cornstarch

2 ts Ground cinnamon

1/4 ts Gound nutmeg

3 tb Lemon juice

2 To 3 drops yellow food color

6 lb Tart apples

Peel/core/slice Here is a great recipe for you home canners out there.It`s apple pie filling for a two crust pie. In sauce pan blend first 4 ingredients and 1 tsp salt. Stir 10 cups water cook and stir till thick and bubbly. add lemon juice and food coloring. Pack into hot sterilized quart jars leaving 1" headspace. Fill jars with syrup leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Use spatula to help distribute syrup. Adjust lids. Process in water bath for 20 min. Makes 6 quarts; each quart is enough for 1 pie. FROM: DAWN FULLER (TSAE81B) -----