Simple Homemade Apple Pie Filling Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 cups thinly sliced apples
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine apples and sugar. Mix well and let sit until the apples release their juices. Heat over medium-high, stirring often until the mixture boils. Boil vigorously for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in tapioca, lemon juice, and cinnamon until well combined. Boil hard for another minute, stirring continuously.
2. Carefully pack the apple pie filling into a sterilized 1-quart jar, one spoonful at a time, making sure to eliminate any trapped air bubbles. Secure with a sterilized lid.
3. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with boiling water. Using a jar holder, carefully lower the filled jar into the pot. If processing multiple jars, leave about 2 inches of space between them. If needed, add more boiling water until the water level is 2 inches above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, then cover and process for 30 minutes.
4. Carefully remove the jar from the pot and set it on a cloth-covered or wooden surface, leaving space between jars, to cool completely. After cooling, check the seal by pressing the center of the lid; it should be firm and not move up or down. Properly sealed jars can be stored for up to 1 year.

Nutrition

• Calories: 145 kcal
• Fat Content: 0 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 33 g
• Sodium Content: 1 mg
• Protein Content: 0 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 38 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g