Vera's Apple Pie in a Jar

I've tasted this recipe many times. The apples are great over ice cream or as a topping for french toast or pancakes. I am planning on trying to make it this fall.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 25-30
• Yields: 7 quarts

Ingredients

• 28  cups apples, sliced
• 4 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1  cup cornstarch
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 10  cups water
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. Combine everything but the apples and lemon juice.
2. Cook until thick and bubbly.
3. Add 3 tbs lemon juice.
4. Pack apple slices tightly into quart jars and cover with syrup.
5. Cold pack for 20 minutes to preserve or give to friends to use up within 2 weeks.