Lucy Dykstra's Apple Pie In a Jar Recipe

10 c Water

4 1/2 c Granulated sugar

1 c Cornstarch; sieved

2 ts Ground cinnamon

1/2 ts Nutmeg; freshly grated

1 ts Salt

3 tb Fresh lemon juice

Apples, peeled & slice (to f Recipe by: The County Fair Cookbook - ISBN 1. Make the syrup by putting the water in a large heavy pot and stir in the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and continue boiling until syrup is thick and bubbling. Add lemon juice. 2. Fill clean Mason jars with sliced apples. Cover apples with syrup. Seal and process in a boiling water bath for 20 mins. NOTE: Use as you might a can of prepared apple filling. From the YAKIMA VALLEY JUNIOR FAIR of Grandview, WA. Fair Dates: mid-August, for 4 days. -----