Old-Fashioned Apple Pie Filling

Procedure

1. Select firm, tart apples.
2. Combine apple slices and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl and toss to coat apples with the juice.
3. Mix the sugar, starch, salt, and spices.
4. Add to the apples and toss gently until well mixed.
5. Fill pie shells. Dot the filling with butter before setting the top crusts in place. Bake at 4