Homemade Apple Pie Filling

While my sister was visiting from Colorado, I thought it would be fun if my mom came up and helped us can apples. We had over 70 lbs of granny smith apples and managed to make just over 60 quart sized jars in just a days time. Thanks for helping Mom and Kenya!

Apple Pie Filling

4 1/2 cups sugar

1 cup cornstarch

2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp salt

3 tbsp lemon juice

2-3 drogs yellow food coloring

5 1/2-6 lbs tart apples (cored and sliced)

In large pan, blend sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir in 10 cups water. Cook, stirring until thickened and bubbly. Add lemon juice and food coloring. Pack apples into clean, canning quart jars (wide-mouth work best) leaving 1" at top. Pour hot syrup over apples. Use knife to help distribute syrup in jars. Adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath-- pints for 15 minutes, quarts for 20 minutes. Allow to fully cool 24 hours. Makes about 6-7 quarts.