Buzzed Apple Pie Filling (for Canning)

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 20 cups sliced peeled, cored baking apples
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 2 -3 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups apple juice
• 1 cup amaretto liqueur

Recipe

• 1 toss apple slices with lemon juice in large (enormous!) bowl and set aside.
• 2 in a large stock pot, combine sugar thru nutmeg. combine water & juice and pour into pot. bring to a boil and add butter, vanilla, and amaretto. stir frequently.
• 3 boil for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until desired consistency.
• 4 add apples then return to a simmer. cover and cook 8-10 minute or until apples start to soften.
• 5 pour into sterilized jars, leaving 1 inch head space. seal; water bath for 25 minutes.