Canned Apple Pie Filling

Name: Canned Apple Pie Filling
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 4.5 cups white sugar; 1 cup cornstarch; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 10 cups water; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 drops yellow food coloring; 6 pounds apples

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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.

Recipe by rhonda

Updated on November 16, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

56

Yield:

7 quarts

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homemade canned apple pie filling in jars

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.
Sterilize canning jars, lids, and rings by boiling them in a large pot of water.
Peel, core, and slice apples. Pack the sliced apples into hot canning jars, leaving a 1/2 inch of headspace.
Fill jars with hot syrup, and gently remove air bubbles with a knife.
Put lids on and process in a water bath canner for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

97	Calories
0g	Fat
25g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 56
Calories 97
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 85mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 3mg	13%
Calcium 5mg	0%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 54mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.