Canning Apple Pie Filling Recipe

Canning Apple Pie Filling Recipe

from mykitchenescapades.com
50 min

Easy canned apple pie filling that will make you ditch the store-bought stuff forever!

Ingredients

  • 6-7 pounds fresh apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 4 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 10 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

  1. 1

    Sterilize your jars, lids, and bands for canning. Fill your large pot half full of water and bring to a simmer.

  2. 2

    Fill each jar with as many apple slices as possible. Use a wooden spoon to jam them in tight and don’t be afraid of breaking a few slices to do so.

  3. 3

    In a large pot, mix together the cornstarch, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Add water and cook on high, stirring often, until bubbly and thickened.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and add lemon juice and stir well. Add hot syrup to each jar, leaving about a 1 inch space at the top.

  5. 5

    Wipe off each jar rim, add the sterilized lid and band, then add to the simmering water. Be sure there is at least 1 inch of water on top of jars. Bring to a roiling boil, cover the pot, and process for 20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove jars and let them cool on a towel for 24 hours. Check to be sure each lid is sealed by pressing down in the center.