Clear Jel Apple Pie Filling Recipe Canning Food

CANNING APPLE PIE FILLING

Steps:

• Prepare a water bath canner, canning jars and lids.
• Peel, core and slice apples. Splash lemon juice on the slices as you go to prevent browning (you'll still need a full 1/2 cup of lemon juice to add to the filling at the end, even though some is used here).
• In two batches of 6 cups each, blanch apple slices in a small amount (roughly 1 quart) of boiling water for 1 minute. Strain apple slices and keep them covered and warm while you prepare the filling.
• Mix all remaining ingredients EXCEPT LEMON JUICE in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and then add the lemon juice. Return to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
• Add in the hot blanched apple slices and stir to incorporate them.
• Fill canning jars (quarts or pints), leaving 1 full inch of headspace. Be careful to remove air bubbles and adjust headspace before capping with 2 part canning lids.
• Adjust lids to finger tight and process in a water bath canner for 25 minutes. Turn off the canner and allow the jars to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before removing them.
• Allow the jars to cool to room temperature before checking seals. Store any unsealed jars in the refrigerator and use within 2 weeks. Sealed jars will keep in the pantry for up to 18 months (possibly longer).

HOMEMADE APPLE PIE FILLING

Steps:

• Blanch apple slices by dipping them in a large pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Drain set aside.
• Combine sugar, clear jel, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using) in a large pot. Whisk in the cold water and apple juice. Set over medium high heat and cook, stirring almost constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to boil.
• Add the bottled lemon juice and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mixture will be very thick.
• Add the blanched apples to the mixture and immediately ladle into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1 inch headspace at the tops of the jars. Remove air bubbles with a long knife or thin spatula. Wipe rims and cover with lids and ring bands.
• Process in a large pot of boiling water for 25 minutes (see notes for high altitude processing time). Make sure jars are completely covered by the water and water is at a rolling boil for the entire processing time.
• Let jars cool and ensure lids have sealed (lids should not bounce back when pressed). Store any unsealed jars in the fridge and use within a few weeks.
• To bake a pie, simply pour it into a prepared pie shell. Bake at 400°F until filling is bubbling and crust is golden brown.

APPLE PIE FILLING WITH CLEAR JEL

Steps:

• Blanch apple slices (you may need to do this in batches if scaling this recipe up). Place in bowl, cover, and keep warm.
• Combine all other ingredients in a pot large enough to hold them, plus the apples. Place over medium-high heat, and stir until mixture begins to bubble and turn translucent. Cook one more minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and fold in apple slices.
• Fill jars with mixture, leaving 1" headspace. Close with 2-piece caps, and process in boiling water bath for 25 minutes for pints or quarts. 1 quart will make an average pie.

APPLE PIE FILLING FOR CANNING

Steps:

• To blanch apples: Place 3 qts of your apples in a large pot of boiling water with a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice for 5 minutes. Your goal is to heat them up not make applesauce! Don't overfill your pot. Lift with a slotted spoon. Keep blanched apple slices warm.
• Combine sugar, spices, water, apple juice, and lemon juice in large kettle. Add ULTRA Gel gradually with a wire whisk and stir until smooth, cook until thick and bubbly.
• Fold in drained apple slices. Fill jars, leaving 1/2" headspace. Adjust lids and process immediately in water bath canner for 35 minutes. Do not tighten lids after processing.

APPLE PIE FILLING

Steps:

• Bring sugar and 6 cups water to a boil in a large kettle.
• Mix Clear Jell with cold water and slowly add to sugar mixture as it's boiling.
• Stir and boil until thick and clear.
• Remove from heat and add cinnamon.
• Pour over apples and mix well.
• Fill clean quart jars.
• Leave at least 1 inch space in top of jars or they will run over.
• Put lids on and process 35 minutes in boiling water.
• Or in pressure canner for 13 minutes with 5 pounds pressure.

CANNED APPLE PIE FILLING

Steps:

• Use firm crisp apples, such as golden delicious, Rome or other apples of similar quality.
• Wash, peel and core the apples. Slice them about 1/2 inch wide and place in water containing ascorbic acid to prevent browning. Blanch 2 quarts at a time for 1 minute in boiling water. While blanching other apples, keep ones already blanched in covered pot to keep warm.
• Combine the sugar, clear gelatin and cinnamon in large pot with the water and apple juice, food coloring and nutmeg. Stir and cook on medium high heat until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
• Drain the apple slices from the water, reserving water.
• Add lemon juice to water mixture and boil 1 minute more. Fold in the apple slices immediately and fill jars with mixture. Clean the rims and seal the jars.

CANNED APPLE PIE FILLING

Steps:

• Peel, core, and slice apples.
• In large stockpot add water and Clear Jel and whisk to combine thoroughly. Add sugars, cider, bourbon, and seasonings and whisk to combine.
• Over medium heat, and whisking frequently to prevent scorching, bring the mixture to boil and boil for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and pack into sterilized quart size jars leaving 1.5" headspace.
• Remove air bubbles, clean rims with vinegar, apply lids, and process in water bath for 25 minutes.