Canned Apple Pie Filling

Canning apple pie filling is a great shortcut to get ahead of the pie-making game during apple season. This recipe makes seven quart jars of filling for apple pies. Two quarts make a 9-inch pie. You'll need to prepare seven 1-quart canning jars, with rings and lids.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 97 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 4 ½ cups white sugar
• 10 cups water
• 2 drops yellow food coloring
• 6 pounds apples

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill jars with hot syrup, and gently remove air bubbles with a knife.

Step 2

Put lids on and process in a water bath canner for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large pan. Add water and salt and mix well. Bring to a boil and cook until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and food coloring.

Step 4

Sterilize canning jars, lids, and rings by boiling them in a large pot of water.

Step 5

Peel, core, and slice apples. Pack the sliced apples into hot canning jars, leaving a 1/2 inch of headspace.