Just came across this particular message board. Here is a tried and true
apple pie filling recipe, just one word of advice, don't try and short cut
by not cooking the sauce, it doesn't work. It'll all settle on the bottom
of the jar in a blob.(Can you guess that experience speaks!!!!)

4 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. cornstarch
6 t. cinnamon
1 t. nutmeg
1/2 t. cloves (optional)
1 t. salt
3 T. lemon juice (Sometimes I leave out if I don't have it, it's o.k.)
5 1/2 - 6 lbs. apples
10 c. water

Blend sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmet and salt in large pan. Stir in 8 c. water. Cook and stir until bubbly and thick. Add lemon juice. Fill jars
with pared and sliced apples. Fill with hot syrup to 1/2" from top.
Process quarts 20 minutes in hot water bath. Enjoy