Description
A jar of homemade Canned Apple Pie Filling transforms a simple afternoon into a celebration of autumn flavors with tender, spiced apple slices in a glossy syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples (1/4-inch thick)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch wedges. Toss immediately with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large pot, combine water, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves. Add butter if using.
- Add apples to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover partially and cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Uncover and simmer for another 5-10 minutes until apples are tender and syrup is thick and glossy.
- Remove from heat. Cool slightly, then pack into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Seal and store.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Keywords: Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months. If the filling is too thick after cooling, stir in a little water or apple juice to loosen.