How to Can Apple Pie Filling (So You Always Have It Ready)
This canned apple pie filling is an easy, reliable way to turn fresh apples into a ready-to-use pantry staple. Made with simple ingredients and safe, tested methods, it’s perfect for quick pies, crisps, or desserts anytime—without starting from scratch.
Servings: 5 quarts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 quarts sliced apples
- 5 cups sugar
- 1 cup Clear Jel
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 5 cups water (or 5 cups apple juice for syrup)
- 5 cups hot tap water (in addition to above)
- 1/2 cup ½ cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice for soaking
Instructions
- In a pan, have the apples in water with 1/4 cup lemon juice. and allow to soak and bring to boil for 1 minute.
- While apples are cooking (in a separate pan) mix sugar, Clear Jel, cinnamon, nutmeg mix.
- Then add 5 cups hot tap water (or apple juice), and lemon juice in a pan.
- Stir and heat until bubbles.
- Remove apples from heat and drain,
- Pour the boiled syrup mix into apples and stir thoroughly.
- Place mix in jars with clean lids and rings.
- Place in hot water bath for 25 minutes for quarts.
- Remove from pot and allow to cool. To slow down cooling, you can place a towel or blanket around jars.
- Make your favorite apple pie