1 c. water
6 c. apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 pkg. powdered pectin
1/2 c. thinly sliced lemon, (about 1 med.)
4 c. sugar
2 tsp. nutmeg

Combine apples, water and lemon juice in large saucepan. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in pectin and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add lemon slices and sugar. Return to a rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring frequently.

Remove from heat; add nutmeg. Pour in hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.

Adjust caps. Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath.

Yield: about 6 half pints.