Making Apple Pie Filling and Home Canning
This apple pie filling recipe is easy to make and can at home. We think it's
best to use a tart apples and we like to add a little cinnamon and nutmeg.
Always select blemish free fruit. We always prefer organic fruit without
pesticides. We add lemon juice to most recipes to help protect the color.
Apples
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Quart Jar Only 5 cups
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Nutmeg (optional)
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1/4 tsp
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Cinnamon (optional)
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1/4 tsp
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Water
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1/4 cup
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Sugar
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3/4 cup
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Cornstarch or *Clear Gel
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3 tablespoons
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Lemon Juice
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2 tablespoons
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- Calculate total ingredients desired using our conversion chart.
- Peel, quarter and remove the seeds.
- Combine water, spices, sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch in a large, heavy pan and
slowly bring to a boil, stirring continuously to avoid lumping of cornstarch.
- Add fruit and bring up to simmer, cooking for about five minutes, stirring continuously.
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