Apple pie filling

This recipe will fill roughly 7 quart jars. You will need a large saucepan or even a stockpot to cook it in.

5 cups sugar (I use brown sugar but it's your choice)

1 1/4 cups corn starch

3 tsp ground cinnamon

3/4 tsp nutmeg

1 1/4 tsp salt

4 tbsp lemon juice

7 - 8 lbs apples peeled, cored and sliced

1. In a large saucepan blend first 4 ingredients

2. add 1 1/4 tsp salt

3. stir in 11 cups of water

Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

4. Add lemon juice

5. Pack apples into jars leaving 1 inch headspace

6. add syrup to jars using a knife to distribute evenly

7. Adjust lids and process in boiling water bath for 30 minutes