Apple Pie Filling
Canning apple pie filling at home allows you to have fresh homemade pies year round & makes great gifts.
Servings 1 pie
Calories
Equipment
- canning jars
- Dutch oven or large pot
Ingredients
- 5-6 Apples Medium, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ cup Sugar
- ¼ cup Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon*
- ½ teaspoon Nutmeg*
- Salt
- 2 cups Water or 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