4 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. corn starch
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3 tbsp. lemon juice
2 to 3 drops yellow food coloring
5 1/2 to 6 lg. tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced

In large saucepan blend first 4 ingredients and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in 10 cups water. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Add lemon juice and food coloring. Pack apples in hot jars leaving 1 inch head space. Fill with hot syrup leaving 1/2 inch head space.

Adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath - pints for 15 minutes, quarts for 20 minutes. Makes 6 squares.

Before serving, prepare pastry for 2 crust pie (8 or 9 inch crust). Line pan with pastry. Add 1 quart apple filling. Adjust top crust. Cut slits for steam. Bake at 400 degrees for 50 minutes.