Apple Pie Filling

-Stacy

makes 7 quarts

6 qts blanched fresh apples sliced 1/4" thick
5 1/2 C sugar
1 Tbs Cinnamon
1 tsp Nutmeg (opt)
2 1/2 C cold water
5 C apple juice
3/4 C bottled lemon juice
3 C Ultra Gel(or Clear Jel)

Keep blanched apple slices warm. Combine sugar, spices, water, apple juice, and lemon juice in large kettle. Add ULTRA Gel gradually with a wire whisk and stir until smooth, cook until thick and bubbly. Fold in drained apple slices. Fill jars, leaving 1/2" headspace. Adjust lids and process immediately in water bath canner for 35 minutes.