Apple Pie Filling
Make this incredible apple pie filling when you are ready to make a pie, tart, cake or any Fall dessert. This easy pie filling can be canned or frozen for later and is so much better than store bought!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple pie filling
Servings: 4 12 ounce jars
Peel, core, and chop or slice apples.
Add the butter and cinnamon to a large skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the apples, brown sugar, water, and salt; stir to combine. Cover the pan and cook for about 5 minutes or until the apples have started to soften.
In a small bowl combine the cornstarch with 2 tbsp of water. Add to the cooked apples and stir. Continue to cook until thickened making sure the apples are soft but not mushy, about 1 minute. Cool completely.
Store into mason jars or freeze in plastic bags. This mixture will fill 4 12 oz jars.
Canning instructions:
Use clean, sterilized canning jars (sterilize jars in a dishwasher or by pouring boiling water in the clean jars).
Leave 1 inch of space at the top of your jar.
Wipe the rim of the jars before putting the lid on. Tighten the ring firmly
Boil in a water bath according to USDA for 25 minutes.)
When time is done, turn off heat and let jars remain in the boiling water for 5 minutes before removing.
Let jars cool for 12 hours before removing rings.
Clean jars to remove any sticky residue. Rings should be removed for washing.
Make sure jars are sealed
Label and date jars.
Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to 18 months.