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                            Apple Pie Filling

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fillings

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2 1/2  cups          granulated sugar
   2      cups          packed light brown sugar
   1      cup           cornstarch
   1 1/2  teaspoons     salt
   1      teaspoon      ground cinnamon
   1      teaspoon      ground nutmeg
   2 1/2  quarts        water
   2      tablespoons   lemon juice
   6      quarts        thinly sliced pared tart apples (about 7
                        1/4 pounds)
                        Prepare quart jars for canning. Mix sugars -- cornstarch, salt,
                        cinnamon
                        and nutmeg in 4-quart Dutch oven -- stir in water. Heat
                        to boiling, stirring
                        frequently -- reduce heat. cook,
                        stirring constantly, until thickened and
                        bubbly -- about 5 minutes.
                        Stir in juice.

Pack in hot jars 1/3 full with apple slices. Pour on enough hot syrup to
cover slices; remove air bubbles with rubber scraper. continue packing jars 1/3
at a time with apple slices and syrup. When filled to within 1 inch of tops, seal.

Process in boiling water bath 20 minutes. Makes 6 quarts


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