How to Can Apple Pie Filling- Simple Recipe
Grandma’s apple pies and fried apples are always the best, and she has a secret to making both of these dishes quick and easy! Today we are learning how to can apple pie filling ya’ll!
Apple Pie filling is a pantry staple must have. Not only does it make for an easy fall dessert, but you can also use it as a side dish for pork. This Apple Pie Filling keeps the slight tartness and bite to the apple while introducing a pleasantly sweet spiced glaze to make a perfect bite.
Apples for Apple Pie Filling
The apples you choose for canning is important. There are snacking apples that are great for snacking, but aren’t so great for canning because they turn to mush. Here are a few of our favorites for canning apples or making apple sauce!
- Free Mac – This is what I used this year and they are perfectly tart and sweet at the same time, they hold up really well to cooking and are so beautiful. Free Mac are also a great choice for applesauce.
- Braeburn are also a good choice
- Granny Smith are great if you want that traditionally tart and firm texture, but I would recommend a smidgeon more sugar
- Fuji are a great multi purpose apple
- Gala are also a popular choice.
Apple Pie Filling Recipe Like Grandma Makes
I really love this recipe my grandma shared with me. She has been using it for as long as I know and it is so simple and easy. Made with ingredients that are on hand and requiring minimal steps. Some recipes you will see require the apples to be blanched before hand, no need for that here! When I say it is simple, it is so simple!
Step one- Peel the apples
This recipe makes 7 quarts of apple pie filling. The most tedious part of this whole process is peeling, coring, and slicing 7 quarts of apples. Thank goodness my grandma saved the day by giving me her apple peeler and corer. It takes peeling and coring from an hour long process to about twenty minutes! Talk about a life saver! If you don’t have an apple peeler get one!
I do recommend to not allow the peeler to slice for you when doing this recipe, so you will still have that part to do manually.
Step two- Make the Syrup
In a large bowl mix together sugar and cornstarch and set aside. Add water to a large sauce pan, then stir in sugar mixture along with the cinnamon and salt. Stir constantly over medium high heat until mixture thickens.
Step three- Fill the jars
Using clean sterilized jars, begin packing apples. You will want to pack them tight to prevent separating and ensure the apples are completely covered by the syrup. Once packed tight, carefully pour syrup over apples. This can get messy. I recommend using a funnel and be careful not to overfill. You will need about a half an inch head space.
Use the back of a wooden spoon or wooden dowel to remove air bubbles.
Step four- Process Jars
Once the jars are filled, wipe down the rims well and place a clean canning lid and ring securely on the jar. Be sure to really get the rims clean. This is a sticky process and if the rims aren’t clean, your jars won’t seal. For really sticky messes, you can use a towel with a little vinegar on it. It’s like magic.
Process for 20 minutes in a hot water bath. Remove and allow to cool completely. Ensure jars sealed and rings removed before storing.
Using the Apple Pie Filling
Obliviously you can use this filling to make the most delicious apples pies! Check out our perfect pie crust recipe to pair with it!
We also really love to serve these up just like you would fried apples! Such an easy and delicious treat paired with ham or pork loin!
I have also used this tasty filling as cinnamon roll filling which was delightful.
However you choose to use it, I know you will love it!
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Apple Pie Filling for Canning
Equipment
- Water Bath Canner
- apple peeler optional
Ingredients
- 10 Cups Water
- 5 Cups Sugar
- 1 Cup Cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- In large stock pot add water
- In separate bowl, mix together sugar and cornstarch. Add to water and stir together.
- Add in salt and cinnamon. Mix. Keep stirring until thickened
- Pour mixture over top of sliced apples that have been packed into sterilized jars. Wipe rims and place lids. Process for 20 minutes in a hot water bath. Check seal before storing.
