Pennsylvania State Grange Prize Apple Pie Filling

5-8 medium baking apples
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Wash, peel, and core apples. Cut into eighths. Cook with water until only tender. Drain and save 1/2 cup of apple syrup. Put cornstarch and salt in 1 quart saucepan. Add apple syrup gradually and cook until thick and clear. Add sugar gradually and cook over medium heat until clear. Add lemon juice and pour over apples. Let stand while making pastry.

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