Apple Pie Filling

/ Dessert, Farm Recipes / February 17, 2021
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A favorite neighbor, Kiyo Fukui, shared this recipe with us. There is absolutely no comparison between this recipe and the apple pie filling you can buy in a can. Once you try it, you’ll never go back!

Apple Pie Filling (Bottled or Frozen)

Kiyo Fukui
The Best Tasting Apple Pie Filling
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Prep Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 quarts

Ingredients
  

  • 4 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 t. cinnamon
  • 1 t. salt
  • 3 T. lemon juice
  • 1 c. cornstarch
  • 1 t. nutmeg
  • 10 c. water
  • 6 qts. apples cored, sliced, and peeled

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients except lemon juice and apples in a large pan. Cook until thick. Add lemon juice and apples. Stir well.
  • If processing, fill quart jars with mixture. Process 25 minutes in water bath.
  • If freezing, fill quart size freezer bags with mixture. Place in freezer. When ready to use mixture for pie, thaw and place in saucepan. Cook for 10 minutes on medium low setting to thicken and get rid of excess moisture.

Notes

This filling is also amazing when used in apple crisp and apple cobbler!
Keyword apple pie, pies
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