How to Make Pressure Canned Apple Pie Filling

How to Make Pressure Canned Apple Pie Filling

I received a product in exchange for an honest review. All views and opinions expressed are that of my own. 

I admit, canning was something that I was not very fond of. Last year we canned fresh pickles, and while the results were amazing, it was too much work! Having three kids, and a household to run leaves me looking for fast recipes that are easy to make. I try to stay clear of anything that results in me having to do major step by step processes. Since April’s Blogger Food Challenge is “What Can You Can?” I was tossed outside my comfort zone.

Our sponsor for our Canning Challenge is Fagor America. They were super generous in sending us each a Fagor Duo 9-Piece Pressure Canning Set. I was very excited to get this set in because I know Fagor make excellent kitchen appliances, and must haves. My Fagor Duo 9-Piece Pressure Canning Set arrived super fast, and you bet I couldn’t wait to actually use it. Would it be easy? Would my time in the kitchen canning be cut in half? Well, the answer to those question is a big YES!!

I went on a mini canning spree today because I got a really good deal on apples. Since apple pie is one of my all time favorite sweet snacks, I decided to make, and pressure can a nice gluten-free apple pie filling. I still haven’t worked out gluten free pie crust yet, but that will be my next venture. I figure dedicating 45 minutes in the kitchen today would save me a whole lot of time in the then.

After unpacking, inspecting, and washing my Fagor Duo 9-Piece Pressure Canning Set I carefully read the instructions. I determined that my apple pie filling would take 8 minutes, and just 8 psi to can. This sure does beat the whole water bath process, and it cut my time in more than half! The best part was my Fagor Duo 9-Piece Pressure Canning Set came with everything I needed to successfully can. I can admit I did not need every piece of the set, but the tools I did use were so helpful, and essential to a successful canning experience.

Check out what my Fagor Duo 9-Piece Pressure Canning Set included:

• Duo 10 quart 18/10 Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker/Canner. Can be used for both pressure cooking & pressure canning.
• Home Canning Cookbook with recipes
• Canning Rack
• Stainless Steel Funnel
• Stainless Steel Ladle
• Jar Lifter
• Jar Wrench
• Bubble Freer
• Magnetic Lid Lifter
• Works on all domestic cooking surfaces: gas, electric, ceramic & induction
• Instructional DVD
• User’s Manual
• Pressure Cooking Booklet with Recipes

I loved the stainless steel ladle, and funnel because they allowed my sweet, sticky apple pie filling to cleanly enter the canning jar. The simple, yet efficient bubble freer helped me to pack, and remove any excess air trapped in my jars. I also really appreciated the jar lifter because last year when we canned pickles we used grilling tongs and that was not fun!

Now to the fun part, my actual apple pie filling recipe! I am all about simplicity so this recipe reflects that!

Ingredients: {makes 3 quarts}

• 12 large apples -your choice
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup gluten free cornstarch
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon

Directions:

Peel, Core, and Dice your washed apples

Set apples in a large glass bowl-you will notice they will start to brown, but that is not big deal

On the stovetop, heat you water, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cornstarch in a stockpot

Stir mixture, it will start to thicken into a syrupy consistency

Once the mixture bubbles, remove from heat

Pack your freshly washed, and dried one quart sized canning jars with apples

Place your funnel over the top of the jar

Using a ladle scoop your syrup into your jars, wait a few second until the mixture settles to the bottom before adding more. Do not fill above the jar’s fill line!

Use a bubble freer to go around the edges of the inside of your jars to free any unnecessary air-the less air the better

Wipe jar rim with a clean towel

Place cap on-screw until it cannot turn anymore, but no not over tighten it

-Repeat Process

Pressure Canning Instructions:

Make Sure the pressure canner is clean

Insert rack

Fill with 2-3 inches of water

Place jars inside. *The Fagor Duo 9-Piece Pressure Canning Set-up to 4 qt sized jars

Bring the water to a boil

Seal the pressure cooker with it’s lid

Set the operating valve to number 1 {8 psi}

Start timing once the pressure indicator rises and a steady stream of steam comes out of the operating valve for the first time

Let it pressurize your cans for 8 minutes

Allow the pressure canner to de-pressurize naturally by removing from heat

Once the pressure indicator drops, you can open it up

Remove the jars using tongs, and place them on towels, or a cooling rack

Once the jar lids cool, and suck in you are all set!!

*Warning these will be super hot so keep them out of reach from pets, and small kids!!

I hope you enjoy your pressure cooked apple pie filling! I can certainly admit that I was initially overwhelmed with this challenge, but now  feel confident in pressure canning thanks to Fagor! If you would like to learn more about the Duo 9-Piece Pressure Canning Set you can visit Fagor America to check it out.