Ingredients

4 1/2 C. Sugar

1 C. Cornstarch

2 tsp. Cinnamon                                      

1/4 tsp. Nutmeg

1 tsp. Salt                                                  

3 Tbs. Lemon Juice

2 �?3 drops Yellow Food Coloring        

5 1/2 - 6 lb. Tart Apples, peeled, cored and sliced

Procedure

In large saucepan, blend sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.  Stir in 10 cups of water; cook and stir until thick and bubbly.  Add lemon juice and food coloring.  Pack apples into jars, leaving 1/2�?headspace.  Use spatula to distribute syrup.  Process pints for 15 minutes and quarts for 20 minutes at 10 lbs pressure, or 8 minutes at 5 lbs. pressure.  Or, bake at 400* for 50 minutes.