Canned Apple Pie Filling

Submitted by Blue Plate Special

"Warmed with cinnamon and a bit of bourbon"

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: quarts

ingredients

• 12 Granny Smith apples
• 8 pink lady apples
• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 1⁄2 cups Clear Jel
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 cups unbleached cane sugar
• 4 cups fresh apple cider
• 1 cup Bourbon (Bulleit)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves

directions

1. Peel, core, and slice apples.
2. In large stockpot add water and Clear Jel and whisk to combine thoroughly. Add sugars, cider, bourbon, and seasonings and whisk to combine.
3. Over medium heat, and whisking frequently to prevent scorching, bring the mixture to boil and boil for 1 minute.
4. Remove from heat and pack into sterilized quart size jars leaving 1.5" headspace.
5. Remove air bubbles, clean rims with vinegar, apply lids, and process in water bath for 25 minutes.