enough apples to fill 9 quart jars
4 c. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
10 c. water
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 c. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Cook first 5 ingredients until thick and bubbly. Place cold apples in clean jars.

Pour hot syrup over apples, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Seal 20 minutes in hot water bath or 5 minutes in cooker. This syrup makes enough for 9 quarts of apples.