Canned Apple Pie Filling

Adapted from https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/15942/canned-apple-pie-filling/

Servings: 7 quarts

INGREDIENTS

4 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 pounds apples

STEPS

1) Mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large pan. Add water and salt and mix well. Bring to a boil and cook until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and add lemon juice.

2) Sterilize canning jars, lids, and rings by boiling them in a large pot of water.

3) Peel, core, and slice apples. Pack the sliced apples into hot canning jars, leaving a 1/2 inch of headspace.

4) Fill jars with hot syrup, and gently remove air bubbles with a knife.

5) Put lids on and process in a water bath canner for 20 minutes.