Step-by-Step Apple Pie Filling for Canning | Make Your Own Homemade Pie Filling

There’s nothing like the taste of a warm, homemade apple pie straight from the oven, and with this Homemade Apple Pie Filling, you can have that cozy fall flavor ready to go anytime! Whether you use it for pies, crisps, cobblers, or even as a topping for pancakes and ice cream, this recipe is a must-have for your pantry. Plus, I’ll walk you through the canning process, so you can enjoy fresh apple pie filling year-round!

🍎 Ingredients:

• 5 apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or your favorite baking variety)

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/4 cup cornstarch

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/2 cup water

• 3/4 cup apple juice or apple cider

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

👩‍🍳 Directions:

Step 1: Prep the Apples

1. Core, peel, and slice your apples into even pieces. A good apple peeler/corer makes this so much easier!

2. Place sliced apples into a pot of boiling water for 1 minute to blanch them.

3. Set apples aside and keep them hot while preparing the syrup.

Step 2: Make the Syrup

4. In a separate large pot, combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, water, apple juice, and lemon juice.

5. Heat over medium-high, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.

6. Bring it to a gentle boil—just barely! Then remove it from heat.

Step 3: Fill the Jars

7. Fill hot, sterilized quart jars by alternating layers of apples and syrup until nearly full. Need canning jars? These Mason Jars are perfect!

8. Use a knife or bubble remover tool to run down the sides of the jar, releasing any air bubbles.

9. Add more apples and syrup as needed, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.

Step 4: Process in a Water Bath

10. Place jars into a boiling water bath canner, ensuring the water covers the jars by 1 inch.

11. Boil for 25 minutes. A reliable canner makes this step a breeze!

12. Carefully remove jars and let them cool completely on a towel. You should hear the satisfying “ping” as the lids seal!

✨ Ways to Use Your Homemade Apple Pie Filling

Once you’ve stocked up on this delicious filling, here are a few ways to enjoy it:

✔️ Classic Apple Pie – Just pour into a pie crust, top with another crust or crumble, and bake!

✔️ Apple Crisp – Spoon into a baking dish, add a cinnamon-oat topping, and bake.

✔️ Pancake or Waffle Topping – Warm it up and drizzle over breakfast favorites.

✔️ Yogurt or Oatmeal Mix-In – A spoonful adds a burst of autumn flavor.

✔️ Ice Cream Topping – Because why not? 😋

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