How to Make Canned Apple Pie Filling - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the delicious aroma of freshly baked apple pie. However, making a homemade apple pie from scratch can be time-consuming, especially when it comes to peeling and slicing all those apples. That's where canned apple pie filling comes in handy. With a can of pre-made pie filling on hand, you can easily whip up a homemade apple pie in no time at all. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a comforting dessert, having a few cans of apple pie filling in yo...

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Ingredients

  • 4 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 10 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 drops yellow food coloring (Optional)
  • 6 pounds apples

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 56
  • Yield: 7 quarts

  • Mix sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large pan. Add water and salt and mix well. Bring to a boil and cook until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and food coloring.
  • Sterilize canning jars, lids, and rings by boiling them in a large pot of water.
  • Peel, core, and slice apples. Pack the sliced apples into hot canning jars, leaving a 1/2 inch of headspace.
  • Fill jars with hot syrup, and gently remove air bubbles with a knife.
  • Put lids on and process in a water bath canner for 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    97 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 85mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 54mg