Classic Apple Pie Filling Recipe

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Classic Apple Pie Filling
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Ingredients:

  • 12 cups sliced, peeled, cored apples , treated to prevent browning* and drained
  • 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup cooking starch used for preserving, such as clearjel
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 1/2 cups apple juice
  • 1 1/4 cups cold water
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 7 ball or kerr pint (16 oz) jars with lids and bands

Directions:

  1. Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
  2. Blanch apple slices, working with 6 cups at a time, in a large pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm in a covered bowl.
  3. Combine sugar, ClearJel®, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large stainless steel saucepan. Stir in apple juice and cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, and cook until mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Add lemon juice, return to a boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Drain apple slices and immediately fold into hot mixture. Before processing, heat, stirring, until apples are heated through.
  4. Ladle hot pie filling into hot jars leaving 1 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Apply band until fit is fingertip tight.
  5. Process jars in a boiling water canner for 25 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 483.66 Kcal (2025 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.06g 0%
Sodium 27.66mg 1%
Potassium 522.66mg 11%
Total Carbs 125.25g 42%
Sugars 109.44g 438%
Dietary Fiber 5.26g 21%
Protein 0.68g 1%
Vitamin C 56mg 93%
Calcium 38.4mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 95.45 Kcal (400 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 5.46mg 1%
Potassium 103.15mg 11%
Total Carbs 24.72g 42%
Sugars 21.6g 438%
Dietary Fiber 1.04g 21%
Protein 0.13g 1%
Vitamin C 11mg 93%
Calcium 7.6mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.9
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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