This easy apple pie filling, made with sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, lemon, and tapioca, is canned, so you can enjoy apple pie anytime of the year.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
145 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine apples and sugar in a large saucepan. Mix together, then let stand until juice starts to be released from apples. Place over medium-high heat and stir frequently until mixture comes to a boil. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in tapioca, lemon juice, and cinnamon until incorporated. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
Step 2
Pack mixture into a sterilized 1-quart jar, a spoonful at a time, ensuring that there are no trapped air bubbles. Secure the sterilized lid.
Step 3
Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with boiling water. Carefully lower the jar into the pot using a holder. If processing more than 1 jar, leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Add more boiling water if necessary, until the top of the jar is covered by 2 inches water. Bring water to a full boil, then cover and process for 30 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the jar from the pot and place on cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of the lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (the lid doesn't move up or down at all). Can be stored for up to 1 year.
