Apple Pie Filling - Canning

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons salt

• 10 cups water
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 drops yellow food coloring
• 6 pounds apples

Directions

1. In a large pan, mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. 
2. Add salt and water and mix well. 
3. Bring to a boil and cook until thick and bubbly. 
4. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and food coloring.
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6. Sterilize canning jars, lids and rings by boiling them in a large pot of water.
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8. Peel, core, and slice apples. Pack the sliced apples into hot canning jars, leaving a 1/2 inch headspace.
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10. Fill jars with hot syrup, and gently remove air bubbles with a knife.
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12. Put lids on and process in a water bath canner for 20 minutes.