Classic Apple Pie Filling Recipe

Name: Classic Apple Pie Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cups sliced, peeled, cored apples, treated to prevent browning* and drained; Water; 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar; 3/4 cup cooking starch used for preserving, such as ClearJel(R); 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 1/2 cups apple juice; 1 1/4 cups cold water; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 7 Ball(R) or Kerr(R) Pint (16 oz) Jars with lids and bands

Servings: persons

½ cups sliced, peeled, cored apples, treated to prevent browning* and drained
Water
2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup cooking starch used for preserving, such as ClearJel(R)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups apple juice
1 1/4 cups cold water
1/2 cup lemon juice
7 Ball(R) or Kerr(R) Pint (16 oz) Jars with lids and bands

1
Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
2
Blanch apple slices, working with 6 cups at a time, in a large pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm in a covered bowl.
3
Combine sugar, ClearJel(R), cinnamon and nutmeg in a large stainless steel saucepan. Stir in apple juice and cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, and cook until mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Add lemon juice, return to a boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Drain apple slices and immediately fold into hot mixture. Before processing, heat, stirring, until apples are heated through.
4
Ladle hot pie filling into hot jars leaving 1 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Apply band until fit is fingertip tight.
5
Process jars in a boiling water canner for 25 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.

639

kcal

Calories

167

Carbs

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cups sliced, peeled, cored apples, treated to prevent browning* and drained, Water, 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar, 3/4 cup cooking starch used for preserving, such as ClearJel(R), and more.

Yes, Classic Apple Pie Filling falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Apple Pie Filling

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