Apple Pie in a Jar*

By Bailey1_

Canning

Ingredients

• 4-1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 10 cups water
• 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
• Apples (to fill jars)

Preparation

Step 1

In a large kettle combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water.
Cook and stir until thick and bubbly.
Add lemon juice.Fill 8-10 quart jars with raw cut up apples.
Cover with thick, bubbly mixture.
Boil approximately 20 minutes to seal jars.
When ready to use, add one quart to an 8-9 inch pie crust.
Cover with top crust and bake at 350 for bout 45 minutes or until apples are tender.