10 c. water
4 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. cornstarch
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
2 or 3 drops yellow food coloring (opt.)
5 1/2 lbs. apples, peeled, cored & sliced
3 tbsp. lemon juice

In large saucepan blend sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg and salt. Stir in 10 cups water. Cook and stir until it comes to a boil to thicken. Add lemon juice and food coloring. Remove from heat. Fill jars to the neck with apples. Add hot thickened syrup to the neck. Add lids and process in hot water bath for 20 minutes.

Makes seven quarts.