LaRae's Apple Pie Filling

Peel and slice apples.  For every 4 cups of sliced apples add:

1 cup sugar
1teaspoon fruit fresh

Let stand for 3-4 hours, stirring often.  This allows the fruit to make its own juice.

Pack fruit into sterilized quart jars adding the juice to cover the fruit.  If there isn't enough juice, add water to cover. Close jars with prepared lids.

Process 15 minutes in boiling water bath. {Be sure not to start timing till the water is at a full rolling boil.}

For pies, add a little tapioca {1 - 2 teaspoons}, and other pie spices as desired, when using the filling.