There’s nothing quite like the aroma of homemade apple pie fresh from the oven, and with this Homemade Canned Apple Pie Filling, you can enjoy that comforting flavor any time of the year. Tender apple slices are preserved in a rich, cinnamon-spiced syrup, making it easy to create delicious homemade desserts with minimal preparation.
This classic pantry staple is perfect for more than just pies. Use it to make apple crisps, cobblers, turnovers, Danish pastries, cheesecakes, or spoon it over pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, yogurt, or vanilla ice cream for a quick and comforting treat. Having jars of ready-to-use pie filling on hand makes baking effortless.
The secret to a beautifully thick filling is using cook-type Clear Jel®, the only thickener recommended in tested home canning recipes for pie fillings. Combined with bottled lemon juice and carefully selected apples, it creates a smooth, glossy filling that remains stable during processing and baking.
Whether you’re preserving a bumper crop of apples or preparing for holiday baking, this recipe is an excellent way to stock your pantry with homemade goodness. After a week or two of resting, the cinnamon-spiced syrup fully infuses the apples, creating an even richer flavor that’s ready whenever dessert is on the menu.
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Servings: About 7 quart jars
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Ingredients :
- 12 pounds tart apples (such as Granny Smith, Jonathan, Golden Delicious, or Rome Beauty), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 4½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cook-type Clear Jel® (not instant)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 10 cups cold water
- ¾ cup bottled lemon juice
Instructions:
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