Appledelicious Pie Filling

This is a delicious apple pie filling and easy too! From the ball blue book of canning. Prep time includes peeling and slicing apples.

Wash , peel , core and slice apples.

Treat to prevent darkening.

Combine sugar , flour and spices.

Rinse and drain apples.

Stir into sugar mixture.

Let stand until juices begin to flow , about 30 minutes.

Stir in lemon juice.

Cook over medium heat until mixture begins to thicken.

Ladle pie filling into can-or-freeze jars or plastic freezer boxes , leaving 1 / 2-inch headspace.

Cool at room temperature , not to exceed 2 hours.

Seal , label andn freeze.

Yield: about 6 pints.

You may cook in hot water bath for 15 to 25 minutes.

I made immediately into an apple pie and cooked at 425 for 15 minutes , then lowered temperature to 350 for 30 more minutes.

apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice