Apple Pie Filling - Canned

By HazyWaters

Ingredients

• 7 quarts Apples (peeled, cored & sliced)
• 4 1/2 cups Sugar
• 1 cup Corn Starch
• 2 tsp. Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 10 cup Water
• 3 Tbls. Lemon Juice
• 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
• Tools
• 7 Quart jars, lids & rings
• Jar lifter
• Large pot with rack (for canning)
• Large saucepan
• Cutting board & implements of peeling/coring/slicing
• Big bowl
• Ladle
• Jar Funnel (recommended)
• Fruit fresh

Details

Servings 7
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large pan, mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add salt and water and mix well. Bring to a boil and cook until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and food coloring.
2. Sterilize canning jars, lids and rings by boiling them in a large pot of water.
3. Peel, core, and slice apples. Place apple slices in a bowl of water with fruit fresh or lemon juice. This will keep them from browning.
4. Pack the sliced apples into hot canning jars, leaving a 1/2 inch headspace.
5. Fill jars with hot syrup, and gently remove air bubbles with a knife.
6. Put lids on and process in a water bath canner for 20 minutes