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
Quart Jar Only
5 cups
Nutmeg (optional)
1/4 tsp
Cinnamon (optional)
1/4 tsp
Water
1/4 cup
Sugar
3/4 cup
Cornstarch or *Clear Gel
3 tablespoons
Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons
  1. Calculate total ingredients desired using our conversion chart.
  2. Peel, quarter and remove the seeds.
  3. 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.
  4. Add fruit and bring up to simmer, cooking for about five minutes, stirring continuously.
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