Instructions

  1. Tie cinnamon stick and whole cloves in a cheesecloth spice bag.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large stainless or enamel saucepan.
  3. Bring to a boil, cover and boil gently for about 75 minutes, stirring occasionally until thick.
  4. Discard spice bag and ladle pie filling into clean hot jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
  5. Remove bubbles.
  6. Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.