Homemade Apple Pie Filling Recipe

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Ingredients

10 c. water
4-1/2 c. sugar
1 c. cornstarch
3 T. lemon juice
2 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. nutmeg
1 t. salt
2 to 3 drops yellow food coloring
5-1/2 lbs. apples, peeled, cored and sliced
6 1-quart canning jars
and lids, sterilized

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients except apples in a large saucepan. Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring occasionally; set aside.

Divide apple slices equally among hot sterilized jars; ladle thickened sauce over top, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Wipe rims; secure with lids and rings. Process in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes; set jars on a towel to cool. Check for seals; attach instructions.

Makes 6 jars.

Instructions:
Pour one jar filling into an unbaked 9-inch pie crust. Arrange a second unbaked pie crust over top; crimp crust and cut several vents. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

Serves 8.