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Canned Apple Pie Filling

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"This recipe makes 7 quart jars of filling for apple pies. 2 quarts make a 9 inch pie. Need to have 7 one quart canning jars, with rings and lids."
Canned Apple Pie Filling Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 76 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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Original recipe yield 7 quarts

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  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. Pack the sliced apples into hot canning jars, leaving a 1/2 inch headspace.
  4. Fill jars with hot syrup, and gently remove air bubbles with a knife.
  5. Put lids on and process in a water bath canner for 20 minutes.

FOOTNOTE

  • Baking pie is a rather straightforward technique, but a few tips can only help to make your pies come out looking and tasting perfect!
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2005 by natural sugar 
This is a wonderful pie filling recipe. The trick to the syrup is put your sugar and spices in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2006 by Shannon 
The recipe was excellent. It was very easy. My only suggestion would be that when you use a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2006 by Elaine Kilby 
This is the same recipe my mom used to use when I was a kid and we loved it. I was in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2005 by Kelly 
This is excellent. For us, one batch of syrup made 6 quarts of pie filling. We left the 1/2"... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2006 by Bighorn Cook 
Several of you mentioned that this pie was bland or needed more spices. That could be because... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2005 by Amanda Fetters 
This is a great way to use up extra (and non-extra) apples. I found that 6 1/4 lb. apples and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2004 by sb 
I just made this recipe today. I am a beginner canner, but found it very simple and precise! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2006 by CINDY76541 
My aunt gave me some apples (more than I could eat before having them go bad) and found this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2005 by OREOCOOKIES2 
I just loved this recipe!!! It makes great gifts for family and friends also.I did however... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2003 by GINAL 
Excellent recipe! I am a first time canner and found it so simple to follow. I made this... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Canned Apple Pie Filling

Servings Per Recipe: 56

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 100

  • Total Fat: 0.2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
  • Protein: 0.1g

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