Bottled Apple Pie Filling

Submitted by Lynnette Behunin

4 c. sugar

1 c. cornstarch

3 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. nutmeg

1 tsp. salt

~Whisk together and add 10 cups water.  Cook until thick, stirring constantly, then take off heat.  Add 3 Tbsp. lemon juice.  

Fill quart jar 1/3 full with sauce.  Slice & peel apples.  Pack into jars tightly.  Put hot lids on.  Boil 20 min in water bath canner.

To use:  Open jar and fill a pie shell.  Cook like you would a regular apple pie.  Can also use filling for your favorite Apple Crisp recipe.

Here is a link for different cooked jam recipes.  

http://www.kraftbrands.com/surejell/howto_cookedjam.aspx