I wanted to share this recipe for making apple pie filling. I have made pie filling before and canned it and was not super pleased with the results. It seems my recipe was a little too runny and the pie didn’t set up well. This recipe is new to me but it is definitely a keeper. I got the recipe from the Mennonite Country Style Recipes and Kitchen-Secrets. This is one of my all time favorite cookbooks and if you ever have to opportunity to buy it, I highly recommend it. Anyway, here is the recipe!
9 1/2 cups water, 4 1/2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cups cornstarch, 1 tsp. salt, 2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp. ground allspice. Combine in large saucepan. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add 3 tbsp. lemon juice. Slice apples directly into jar adding layers of syrup as you fill (otherwise there will be too many air pockets). Leave at least 1 in. headspace. If jars are filled too full, syrup will spew out during processing. Tighten lids and process in boiling water bath for 25 min. Yields approx. 7 qts.
Well, we better get busy. Enjoy your day and God bless.
I have one that cans up nicely, it looks similar to yours in the jars. If I have extra sause I can it seperately for ice cream topping. It is so good! Great job with this new recipie. *smile* We use our apple pie filling in apple oatmeal bake for breakfasts; it is amazing! *smile* Have a great day and thanks for sharing this recipie. Sincerely, Mommy of two growing blessings & so much more!
Oh, those look yummy! You are just too good. 🙂
This recipe looks wonderful! I will store this one for sure. I always pop into those ladies’ blog. I am glad to know you like them too.
This sounds great, I think I might try this one over the weekend as I find mind a little runny. I will post the vinegar recipe on my blog over the next day or two not a problem. Take care
Such a joy to have jars of good things for the winter!
Blessings,
Sharon
Looks yummy! I have a Mennonite cookbook also. It has the BEST recipes in it. It uses the staples that most people have on hand. I like that in a cookbook.
Amanda
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