Ingredients for - Apple Pie Filling

1. 18 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 6 pounds)
2. 3 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
3. 4-1/2 cups sugar
4. 1 cup cornstarch
5. 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6. 1 teaspoon salt
7. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8. 10 cups water

How to cook deliciously - Apple Pie Filling

1 . Stage

In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice; set aside. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add water; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add apples; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until the apples are tender, about 6-8 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.

2 . Stage

Ladle into freezer containers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Cool at room temperature no longer than 1-1/2 hours. Seal and freeze; store up to 12 months.