Discover how to safely can delicious apple pie filling at home. Follow these step-by-step instructions to preserve the taste of homemade pies year-round. Save money and enjoy the flavors of fall anytime!
Cook apple pie filling according to the recipe you are using.
Apple Pie Filling Recipe
Heat jars. While jars are heating, simmer lids and rings.
Fill canner or pot halfway full of water. Begin to heat until it has a rolling simmer.
Ladle apple pie filling into jars leaving 1" headspace.
Pop any bubbles in each jar then dip a kitchen towel into the vinegar and wipe the rims of each jar to remove any food residue.
Add a lid and ring to each jar tightening the ring only to fingertip tight.
Place jars in canner and check water level to make sure water is approx. 2" above the top of jars. If not, add more boiling water.
Turn heat to medium high and bring canner to a full rolling boil.
Process pint jars for 20 minutes. Process quarts for 25 minutes.
Remove jars and sit in a place where they will not be disturbed for at least 12-hours. After 12-hours, remove rings and check seals. Refrigerate or reprocess any jars that did not seal properly.
Notes
Do not use a metal tool to pop bubbles. It may scratch the jar which can cause breakages.