Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to creating the perfect apple pie filling using Clear Jel. Embark on a flavorful adventure as we explore a variety of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert. From the traditional and comforting to the innovative and unexpected, our collection caters to every taste and preference.
1. **Classic Apple Pie Filling**: Experience the timeless allure of a classic apple pie filling made with a harmonious blend of sweet apples, sugar, spices, and Clear Jel. This recipe yields a filling that is both rich and flavorful, with a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness.
2. **Apple Pie Filling with a Twist**: Elevate your apple pie filling with a touch of culinary creativity. This version incorporates the unexpected flavors of dried cranberries, orange zest, and a hint of cinnamon, resulting in a filling that is both vibrant and delicious.
3. **Apple Pie Filling with a Hint of Caramel**: Embrace the decadent indulgence of caramel-infused apple pie filling. This recipe combines the classic flavors of apple pie with the luscious richness of caramel, creating a filling that is both smooth and satisfying.
4. **Apple Pie Filling with a Streusel Topping**: Take your apple pie filling to the next level with a delectable streusel topping. This recipe features a buttery, crumbly streusel that adds a delightful textural contrast to the tender apples and creamy filling.
5. **Apple Pie Filling for Canning**: Preserve the goodness of your homemade apple pie filling for future enjoyment. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for canning your apple pie filling, ensuring that you can savor its deliciousness all year round.
With our diverse selection of recipes, you'll discover endless possibilities for creating the perfect apple pie filling. From the traditional to the modern, the simple to the elaborate, our guide has something for every baker and dessert enthusiast. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking adventure!
CANNING APPLE PIE FILLING
This simple recipe for home canned apple pie filling lets you put up everything you need to fill a pie in a hurry. Apple pie filling is also great on pancakes, over cheesecake or in cookie bars.
Provided by Ashley Adamant
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare a water bath canner, canning jars and lids.
- Peel, core and slice apples. Splash lemon juice on the slices as you go to prevent browning (you'll still need a full 1/2 cup of lemon juice to add to the filling at the end, even though some is used here).
- In two batches of 6 cups each, blanch apple slices in a small amount (roughly 1 quart) of boiling water for 1 minute. Strain apple slices and keep them covered and warm while you prepare the filling.
- Mix all remaining ingredients EXCEPT LEMON JUICE in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and then add the lemon juice. Return to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
- Add in the hot blanched apple slices and stir to incorporate them.
- Fill canning jars (quarts or pints), leaving 1 full inch of headspace. Be careful to remove air bubbles and adjust headspace before capping with 2 part canning lids.
- Adjust lids to finger tight and process in a water bath canner for 25 minutes. Turn off the canner and allow the jars to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before removing them.
- Allow the jars to cool to room temperature before checking seals. Store any unsealed jars in the refrigerator and use within 2 weeks. Sealed jars will keep in the pantry for up to 18 months (possibly longer).
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Servings
HOMEMADE APPLE PIE FILLING
Homemade apple pie filling makes fall pie baking a snap and tastes so much better than store-bought!
Provided by Annalise
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blanch apple slices by dipping them in a large pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Drain set aside.
- Combine sugar, clear jel, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using) in a large pot. Whisk in the cold water and apple juice. Set over medium high heat and cook, stirring almost constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to boil.
- Add the bottled lemon juice and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mixture will be very thick.
- Add the blanched apples to the mixture and immediately ladle into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1 inch headspace at the tops of the jars. Remove air bubbles with a long knife or thin spatula. Wipe rims and cover with lids and ring bands.
- Process in a large pot of boiling water for 25 minutes (see notes for high altitude processing time). Make sure jars are completely covered by the water and water is at a rolling boil for the entire processing time.
- Let jars cool and ensure lids have sealed (lids should not bounce back when pressed). Store any unsealed jars in the fridge and use within a few weeks.
- To bake a pie, simply pour it into a prepared pie shell. Bake at 400°F until filling is bubbling and crust is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1058 kcal, Carbohydrate 273 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 19 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 251 g, ServingSize 1 serving
APPLE PIE FILLING
Freezer apple pie filling. With this recipe, you can treat your family with pies year-round.
Provided by Terri
Categories Desserts Pies Apple Pie Recipes
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and set aside. Pour water into a Dutch oven over medium heat. Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl; add to water, stir well, and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add apples and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until apples are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.
- Ladle into 5 freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Cool at room temperature no longer than 1 1/2 hours.
- Seal and freeze. Can be stored for up to 12 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 60.8 mg, Sugar 28.4 g
APPLE PIE FILLING
Clear Jel is a modified food starch (powdered form) that will not break down in high heat during processing. DON'T SUBSTITUTE!! Clear Jell is well worth the effort, it leaves a cleaner and thicker filling that is simply delicious. Kitchencraft (1-800-776-0575) in Waterville, IA sells it by the 1# ($3.25 + S&H) or 5# bags. Also sold by Bakers Catalog (King Arthur Flour) and also at http://www.homecanningsupply.com/. Oh, now that about does it, Amazon.com even sells the stuff!
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Pie
Time 55m
Yield 8 quarts of filling
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring sugar and 6 cups water to a boil in a large kettle.
- Mix Clear Jell with cold water and slowly add to sugar mixture as it's boiling.
- Stir and boil until thick and clear.
- Remove from heat and add cinnamon.
- Pour over apples and mix well.
- Fill clean quart jars.
- Leave at least 1 inch space in top of jars or they will run over.
- Put lids on and process 35 minutes in boiling water.
- Or in pressure canner for 13 minutes with 5 pounds pressure.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 874.5, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 8.1, Carbohydrate 227.4, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 213.8, Protein 1
APPLE PIE FILLING
My family is always delighted to see an oven-fresh pie cooling on the counter. What a convenience it is to have jars of homemade freezer apple pie filling on hand so I can treat them to pies year-round. -Laurie Mace, Los Osos, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 5-1/2 quarts (enough for about five 9-inch pies).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice; set aside. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add water; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add apples; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until the apples are tender, about 6-8 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes. , Ladle into freezer containers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Cool at room temperature no longer than 1-1/2 hours. Seal and freeze; store up to 12 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
THE BEST APPLE PIE
Boost your apple pie with a buttery crust, pre-cooked apples and an incredible filling with cider, cinnamon and lemon juice. -Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h40m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the crust, pulse flour, sugar and salt in a food processor until blended. Add butter; pulse until butter is the size of peas. While processing, add just enough ice water to form moist crumbs. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight., For the filling, melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add apples and next 6 ingredients; stir to combine. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until apples have softened and released their juices, 10-12 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer apple slices to a 15x10-in. baking pan; spread into a single layer. Add cider to remaining liquid in Dutch oven and bring to a boil; cook until juices reduce to 1/2 cup, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat; add lemon juice and vanilla extract. Pour over apple slices; cool completely. (Filling can be made 24 hours in advance and refrigerated.), Preheat oven to 425°. Adjust oven rack to lowest position; place foil on rack to catch any spills. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a deep dish 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to within 1/2-in. of rim. Add filling. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. Whisk together egg yolk and cream; brush top of pie. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Chill 15 minutes., Bake 20 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling bubbly, 40-50 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips for Making Apple Pie Filling with Clear Jel:
- Use a variety of apples. This will give your pie filling a more complex flavor. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples.
- Peel and core the apples before slicing them. This will help to prevent the filling from becoming too thick.
- Slice the apples thinly. This will help them to cook evenly.
- Use a combination of sugar and Clear Jel. This will help to thicken the filling without making it too sweet.
- Add some lemon juice to the filling. This will help to brighten the flavor of the apples.
- Simmer the filling until it is thickened. This should take about 15 minutes.
- Let the filling cool completely before using it. This will help to prevent the pie from becoming runny.
Conclusion:
Apple pie filling with Clear Jel is a delicious and easy-to-make filling for pies, tarts, and other desserts. By following the tips above, you can make a perfect filling every time. So, next time you're in the mood for a classic apple pie, give this recipe a try!
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