Canning apple pie filling at home allows you to have fresh homemade pies year round & makes great gifts.
Course Condiment, Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword apple canning recipes, canned apple pie filling
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 35 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 1pie
Calories
Author Robin Gagnon
Equipment
canning jars
Dutch oven or large pot
Ingredients
5-6 ApplesMedium, peeled and chopped
2tablespoonLemon Juice
½cupBrown Sugar
½cupSugar
¼cupCornstarch
1teaspoonCinnamon*
½teaspoonNutmeg*
Salt
2cupsWateror apple juice
Instructions
First core and peel the fresh apples. Then cut into slices.
Toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice in a large bowl (this will keep them from browning) Set aside.
In a large pot, whisk together cornstarch and water briskly, avoiding lumps.
Add the sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt, mix well and bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Bring to a hard boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
Add the apple slices and bring back to a boil then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 2 minutes.
Place in sterilized jar immediately and seal.
Simmer the jars fully submerged in a hot water bath for 20-25 minutes to ensure food safety .
Remove with jar tongs and allow to cool. The cap should be indented to show airtight seal has been made.
Notes
*jars may be pre-sterilized in hot water bath, oven or even dishwasher. We just don't want to introduce germs inside the jars. The hot water bath will further sterilize and ensure a safe result.*or 2 teaspoons of apple pie spice