Apple Pie Filling

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   Combine 3 1/2 cups sugar and 9 cups of water together; bring to a boil and make sure sugar is dissolved.

2. 2

   While it's heating, combine 1 cup corn starch, remaining 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Stir in a bowl until no longer lumpy.

3. 3

   After sugar and water are boiling, whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Keep whisking to make sure lumps don't form. Add in remaining ingredients (except apples) and bring to a boil to thicken.

4. 4

   Pack hot jars with peeled and sliced apples. Ladle into jars, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace. Remove bubbles and adjust 2-piece caps. Process in a water bath for 20 minutes (additional time may be needed according to your altitude). Makes about 7-8 quarts.

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   Note: sometimes I do a thick slice of apples for apple crisp.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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