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Apple Pie Filling

I suggest using Quart Size Jars to make heaping pies worth of filling. Jars of apple pie filling can be dumped into your favorite pie crust and enjoyed whenever you need a quick dessert. Also, you can pour it on top of ice cream.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Pint Jars

Ingredients
  

  • 10 cups peeled and sliced apples
  • 4 cups Apple Cider
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice Bottled
  • 3/4 cups Clear Jel
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Clove
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon All Spice optional

Instructions
 

  • Cut, peel and core apples placing cut apples into lemon water while you work on all apples.
  • Prepare a boiling water bath canner and eight pint jars (or four quart jars)
  • In a large pot, combine all dry ingredients before adding the wet ingredients. Whisking well to incorporate while bringing it to a simmer. Stir to prevent burning on the bottom. Mixture will thicken as it cooks.
  • When the filling is a smooth consistency add Apples and mix to combine.
  • Leaving a 1 inch headspace on the jars, portion the apple pie filling into the jars.
  • Wipe the rim of the jars before putting the lids on and moving to the water bath canner. Process for 20 minutes for pint jars and 25 minutes for quart jars.
Keyword Apple, Apple Pie, Canning