Homemade Apple Pie Filling (Taste Of Home)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice; set aside.
2. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Add in water; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 min, stirring constantly. Add in apples; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer till the apples are tender, about 6 to 8 min. Cold for 30 min.
3. Ladle into freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Cold at room temperature no longer than 1-1/2 hrs. Seal and freeze; store up to 12 months.
4. Makes sufficient for about five 9-inch pies.