If frozen, thaw fruit. Drain. Save juice and add water to desired weight. In three-quarters of the liquid, slurry starch, stir in well for smooth suspension. To remaining one quarter of the liquid, add sugar, corn syrup, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in well and bring to boil. Stir in the methylcellulose. Use vigorous mixing. Add starch slurry. Blend vigorously. Cook with frequent stirring at just below boiling for about two minutes (or until well blended and thick). Add lemon juice, coloring; fold in the drained fruit and then gently mix until a smooth, evenly colored fruit mixture is obtained. Cool before use to approximately 160'F. Use with any pie crust, scratch or prepared. Pie may be frozen before baking or baked directly. 400'F/60 minutes is sufficient baking time. Cool before serving. Do not freeze the baked pie. Refrigerate if necessary.