APPLE PIE (FILLING) IN A JAR

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My children's school used this recipe as a fundraiser at Thanksgiving. It went over really well! The recipe is from a friend's 4H cookbook. I used it to make apple crisp. Easy and yummy! Can be doubled.

Provided by Elcowgirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 7 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -5 cups white sugar
1 cup cornstarch
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
10 cups water, divided
5 tablespoons lemon juice
7 quarts apples

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar (IF THE APPLES ARE QUITE SWEET, USE ONLY THE 4 CUPS OF SUGAR), cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt with *5 cups* of water.
  • Mix well over low heat until all is dissolved.
  • Slowly add the remaining water.
  • Cook stirring often until mixture is thick and bubbly.
  • Add lemon juice.
  • Peel and cut fresh apples into small wedges and fill quart jars.
  • Pour prepared sugar mixture over the apples and seal.
  • Boil 20 minutes in a hot water bath.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 779, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 346.1, Carbohydrate 202.1, Fiber 12.9, Sugar 166.5, Protein 1.4

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