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                             Apple Pie Filling
 
 Recipe By     : Sue Klapper
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Canning, Preserves, Etc.
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    4      cups          sugar
      2/3  cup           flour
    4      teaspoons     ground cinnamon
      1/2  teaspoon      ground nutmeg
      3/4  teaspoon      salt
    6      cups          water
    2 1/2  tablespoons   fresh lemon juice
    5      pounds        tart apples -- pared, cored, sliced
 
 In a large saucepan, blend sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. 
 Stir in water; bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until
 thickened.  Remove from heat; add lemon juice.  Pack prepared apples
 into hot jars leaving 1 inch headspace.  Fill with hot syrup, leaving
 1/2 inch headspace.  Wipe rims clean and seal according to lid
 manufacturer’s instructions.  Process in boiling water bath, 20 minutes
 for quarts and 15 minutes for pints.  Makes 3 - 1/2 quarts.  Source: 
 Miriam B. Loo’s Home Canning Guide.
 
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