Best 3 Amish Canning Apple Pie Filling Recipes

HOME-CANNED APPLE PIE FILLING RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix first five ingredients together in a large stock pot.
• Stir in water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Add apples and lemon juice. Stir well.
• Fill clean jars leaving half an inch of headspace.
• Wipe rim of each jar before capping with new lids, and clean rings.
• Process in a water bath canner for 25 minutes.
• 1 quart jar fills a 9" pie shell.
• Makes 14 quarts.

AMISH CANNED APPLE PIE FILLING RECIPE

Steps:

• Sterilize your jars, lids, and bands for canning. Fill your large pot half full of water and bring to a simmer.
• Fill each jar with as many apple slices as possible. Use a wooden spoon to jam them in tight and don't be afraid of breaking a few slices to do so.
• In a large pot, mix together the cornstarch, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Add water and cook on high, stirring often, until bubbly and thickened.
• Remove from heat and add lemon juice and stir well. Add hot syrup to each jar, leaving about a 1 inch space at the top.
• Wipe off each jar rim, add the sterilized lid and band, then add to the simmering water. Be sure there is at least 1 inch of water on top of jars. Bring to a roiling boil, cover the pot, and process for 20 minutes.
• Remove jars and let them cool on a towel for 24 hours. Check to be sure each lid is sealed by pressing down in the center.

CANNED APPLE PIE FILLING

Steps:

• 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.