Description

Learn how to make delicious homemade apple pie filling that you can enjoy year-round by canning it. This recipe preserves the flavors of fresh apples with warm spices in a sweet syrup, perfect for making pies or enjoying over ice cream.

Ingredients

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Fruit Mixture:

12 cups of apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Syrup:

4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
10 cups water

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Instructions

Prepare Jars: Sterilize your canning jars and lids in boiling water. Keep them hot until ready to use.
Prepare Fruit: In a large bowl, combine the apple slices and lemon juice, tossing to prevent browning.
Make Syrup: In a large pot, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened.
Add Apples: Add apple slices to the syrup and cook for 5 minutes, stirring gently to coat the apples.
Fill Jars: Using a slotted spoon, pack the hot apple slices into hot jars. Pour hot syrup over the apples, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
Can Filling: Wipe jar rims, place lids on jars, and process in a boiling water bath for 25 minutes.
Cool and Store: Remove jars from the water bath and let cool. Check seals, label, and store in a cool, dark place.

Notes

Make sure to use apples that are suitable for baking, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, for the best results.
Adjust the spices in the syrup to suit your personal taste preferences.
Label your canned apple pie filling with the date so you can keep track of freshness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 150
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg