Canning Apples for Pie

Cook all ingredients together in large kettle until thickened; add 3 tablespoons lemon juice.

Fill quart jars 1/3 full with sauce; fill rest of jar with sliced apples.

Process for 20 minutes in hot water.

When cool to touch, turn upside down to make sure all sauce covers apples.

Store in cool dark place. When baking pie, just fill shell with apple mixture and bake. Great for winter treat.