Apple Pie Filling

Name: Apple Pie Filling
Ingredients: 4 1/2 c. sugar; 1 c. cornstarch; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 3 Tbsp. lemon juice; 2 or 3 drops yellow food coloring; 5 1/2 lb. tart apples, peeled and sliced; 1 tsp. salt; 10 c. water

9 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

4 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. cornstarch
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 or 3 drops yellow food coloring
5 1/2 lb. tart apples, peeled and sliced
1 tsp. salt
10 c. water

Directions

1

Put first 4 ingredients in large saucepan.
2

Add 1 teaspoon salt.
3

Stir in 10 cups water and cook and stir until thick and bubbly.
4

Add lemon juice and food coloring.
5

Pack apples into hot jars, leaving 1-inch headspace.
6

Add hot syrup to 1/2-inch from top.
7

Use spatula to help distribute syrup.
8

Adjust lids.
9

Process in boiling water bath (pints for 15 minutes and quarts for 20 minutes).
10

Use 1 quart apple filling in pie crust.
11

Add top crust. Cut slits (so steam can escape) and seal edges.
12

Bake in a 400° oven for 50 minutes.
13

Makes 6 quarts.