1. 6 pounds of apples
2. 2 cups sugar
3. 1/4 cup flour
4. 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
5. 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
6. 2 tablespoons lemon juice
7. Yields about 6 pints

Wash, core, peel, and slice apples.
Sliced into 1/4 inch slices.
Put into lightly salted water to prevent darkening.
Combine sugar, flour, and spices.
Rinse and drain apples.
Stir in sugar mixture.
Let stand for about 30 minutes.
Stir in lemon juice.
Cook over medium heat until mixture begins to thicken.

Any eating apple can be used.
Best to use a good cooking apple.

To Can

Pack into hot jars leaving 1/2 headspace.
Adjust two-piece lids.
Load into a water bath or steam canner.
Process pints and quarts 20 minutes.

To Freeze

Ladle into freezer containers.
Leave 1/2 inch headspace.
Seal, label, and freeze.