Apple Pie Filling

For 1 Quart
3 1/2 cups fresh apples, washed, peeled & sliced
1/4 cup clear jel *
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup apple juice
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp. lemon juice



For 7 Quarts
6 quarts fresh apples, washed, peeled & sliced
5 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups clear jel *
2 Tbsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/4 cup water
5 cups apple juice
3/4 cup lemon juice

Soak the apples in water with lemon juice to prevent browning.

Combine sugar, clear jel, cinnamon, nutmeg in a large kettle with water and apple juice. Stir on med-med high heat until mixture starts to bubble and thinkens. Add lemon juice and continue stirring and boil for 1 minute. Turn off the heat, drain apples and fold them into sugar mixture.

Pour into hot jars, leaving 1 inch head space. Adjust 2 piece lids and process - pints 25 minutes, quarts 30 minutes.

*Replace clear jel with tapioca. 1 jar - 2 tablespoons, 7 quarts - about 1 cup (it's like 3/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tbsp)