There is nothing as classic as good old apple pie. Make this Homemade Apple Pie Filling and store in your pantry so you can whip up an apple pie anytime.
Course
Dessert
Prep Time30minutes
Cook Time30minutes
Total Time1hour
Servings1quart jar
AuthorMelissa Russo
Ingredients
2pounds applescored and sliced (about 6 cups)
1/2cupsugar
2tablespoonslemon juice
1teaspooncinnamon
1/4teaspoonnutmeg
Instructions
Add apples and sugar to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for five minutes stirring often. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Ladle hot mixture into a hot jar, leaving 1/2 inch space at top of jar. Wipe rim and remove air bubbles. Center the lid on the jar. Apply the band and adjust tightly. Place jar in the boiling water canner.
Process the jar for 30 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn of heat, remove the lid and let jar stand for five minutes. Remove the jar and cool.