Buzzed Apple Pie Filling (For Canning)

• 20 cups sliced peeled, cored baking apples
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 cups white 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

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.

apples, lemon juice, white sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, butter, vanilla, water, apple juice, liqueur

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/buzzed-apple-pie-filling-for-canning-463699 (may not work)