Steam Canning Apple Pie Filling

Our bumper crop of apples create opportunities for a variety of ways to preserve the harvest. Having apple pie filling bottled and ready for the holiday season is a great way to use our apples. We show the USDA recipe and process by steam canning.
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[@candacebradley7335]

😂 I’m watching you on my iPad & every time you say ‘Hey Siri set timer for’ mine ask me ‘how long’ 😂

[@tammygagnon996]

😂😂😂

[@gingermiller5872]

Same here! 😂😂

[@karenlombardi8242]

Sorry Jim, we may have to have apple pie tonight if we have extra … 😂… as Jim is throwing extra apple slices into the pot 🤭.

[@kathygarner419]

Pam: after looking at the fallen apple vinegar video. I believe your apple tree is a Blushing Golden apple tree. They are an older apple variety and are no longer available for sale and have not been for some time. The only way you can get one now is to have it custom grafted. My children ate bushels of Blushing Golden apples that were dried. My dehydrator holds about a 1/4 of a bushel of apples and I would dehydrate them put them in a half gallon jar and my hubs and kids would devour them while watching tv. I purchased so many of them that the orchard owner kept asking me how many kids do you have. I never bought less than 3 bushel at a time. Blushing Golden is a great all purpose apple.

[@frankstrausbaugh9832]

I absolutely love your videos. I’m a new canner, just bought a Presto electric last fall. Canned peach pie filling, spiced peaches, corn, cowboy candy - all big hits! I’m learning so much! I’m excited to learn about steam canning. We’re an older gay couple looking to save on food by processing ourselves, no preservatives, and having shelf ready meals for when needed. So thanks Pam and Jim for the education and being downright nice folks! I trust your processes where not so confident about other canners.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

So glad to learn of your success. Thanks for being a part of our community!

[@michellegrovak]

I just cut up my apples and freeze them. They make a great gluten free, sugar free apple crisp.

[@Stoffmonster467]

My freezer is completely full, otherwise it's a good idea. I let the apple slices sit overnight in the fridge with 1/4 of the weight sugar added. They build juice, and all that is canned then. It works as well without clear gel (we don't get that here).

[@suemagyari2992]

Making apple crisp with oatmeal crust and topping is quicker and maybe healthier than pie and uses the same filling!

[@Dotalina33]

Would love to have your oatmeal crust recipe if your willing. Thanks in advance!

[@KatMa664]

When I first learned to can from you, I followed your recipe and canned apple and mailed it to my daughter in Michigan. I was not able to be with her for Thanksgiving, but in a way at least my spirit was there because she was able to make her apple pies from my apple pie filling. Thank you.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That is awesome! What a tender story. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@terrym5786]

Also, get a longer handled spoon to avoid burns.

[@lelaandrews5439]

Now I know why I own a long handle spoon 🥄!!! Thanks for the video.

[@joeyhardin1288]

Thank you. A thing here in the south, is can in pints and make hand pies; two or three at a time. God Bless and stay safe.

[@sonyareeder7855]

I've canned applesauce, made apple cider vinegar and baked apple pies. Next apple pie filling and dehydrating...my tree is bursting.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Apple juice! And apple butter!

[@cm9743]

That is what I did with my apples. I made several jellies and about 30 jars of juice. I had so many apples from my tree this year, they were just a falling, I could not keep up!!!

[@journeywithnichole]

Wow what a great abundance!!

[@vintagesilver3766]

So is my son''s 4 trees and good old mom is about to burst from all the canning ❤❤❤❤ Too much taste testing !

[@terrym5786]

I found using an old fashioned flour sifter or mesh strainer with holes big enough for sugar granules more thoroughly combines dry ingredients.

[@starrstylist7441]

I love apple pie filling. I have been making it now in pint jars (along with ALL other kinds, triple berry, peach, blueberry), and I open one and use a tsp full in my homemade yogurt every morning with my homemade granola. It is SO yummy! GREAT video. I have to say, whenever I have questions about something, I ALWAYS come here to your channel! TY so much, for all you guys do for us!

[@tsilsby888]

Pint jars - that's a great idea!

[@happydayz9600]

My Birthday is in a few days and My Son is getting me a steam canner!!!!! Yes!!!! I'm wondering what to can first. Oh, what a delicious wonderful decision to be making. Thank you, RoseRed, so very much for all you do for us!!! I wish we could click a Heart instead of just a Thumbs Up. ❤️🙂🌻

[@katrinaDS]

Last year I followed your canning apple pie filling and it turned out amazing!!! I will do this every year now.

[@cherylfaulkner7991]

Very good looking recipie!! Thx

[@CINDYDITTY]

Love this! Make them in a smaller jar for things like turn overs. That way you can use smaller amounts

[@firequeen2194]

Me too. Also crisps 😋

[@fincarosa6767]

I did half pints, to use in my pie iron when cooking over an open fire. You could use these in your trail grazers ,camping supplies. I grew up using a pie iron camping and love mine to this day.

[@annpruitt84]

I prayed and prayed to learn to can and then I found your channel.... you are the BEST. Now I am canning and loving it-- following YOURS (and the USDA) requirements--- so grateful to you!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We are so delighted that we were able to help you learn how to can and can safely. Jim

[@SuperMinicow]

hi i read that you can reduce the clear gel down to 75% and i tried it and it works very well ,,its not very thick and better to work with.

[@stringkmcc7817]

Don't forget some BBQ sauce, juice,jams ,jelly. So much to do with apples. I hope you have neighbors you can trade /share with. Can't wait till the next adventure..

[@Melindalot]

I just received my steam canner in the mail today. Can’t wait to use it. Thank you for your videos using this canner.

[@jerriwynn2754]

Hi Folks, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your video about Botulism and the Insta Pot Max. Certainly food safety is paramount! I learned so much from you. You put a great deal of work into that video with all the research! My next canning purchase is a pressure canner of some sort. I've been on the fence about what tool to buy because I find it annoying to buy one tool that does one task. And I expect my pressure canning story to be in smaller batches like 4 pints at a time. Which your video gives answers to both of those concerns. Your data driven Insta Pot Max video met a need in season for me thank you. Much respect appreciation for all you do!

[@Linda-kq8ef]

These are beautiful !!! I made some Monday. Love having them on my shelf for winter. Thank you for sharing. ✝️💟

[@glendatennis8542]

I Love you guys. So informative. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Our pleasure! Thanks so much for your comments.

[@wendyellis6402]

After hand processing 20 pounds of apples last year (and paying a painful price), I bought that gadget. I haven’t used it yet, but I’m going to this week. There’s nothing better than having apple pie filling on my shelf to make a pie at a moment’s notice-without having to dirty any dishes. I used the USDA recipe and made a jar of my own British apple pie spice. Cardamom makes it really special. Thanks for the demo, I ordered your steam canner, based on your research ❤

[@marmie53]

My hubs loved among other apple things, pie!!! One year I went insane with buying orchard bushels of apples!! I canned among all the other goodies, quarts and quarts of pie filling. It was our Sunday thing all winter in the snowy Pocono's. Homemade icecream, and an apple galette. I miss those days.

[@AndyJablonski]

Great video! You woke up my siri too a couple times :)

[@dianesidney8610]

Thank you Pam, I trust your information, and always happy when you share these recipes. Will be buying apples in the next couple weeks for pies and will follow your recipe using my steam canner.

[@donnaclinton5578]

Warm apples and apple pie are always comforting. Sometimes I make apple sauce, especially nice in the winter. This looks yummy!

[@jamiewillhite6355]

Love your inspiration and knowledge.

[@marygallagher3428]

The pie filling looks wonderful!

[@kacyanderson7402]

Thank you so much for explain everything as you go!

[@barbf8628]

Another winner! I like to watch several channels using the same recipe/processing because it see!s to stick better if I see how.different people cook. Then, when I go to actually !along the recipie, Pam, I come back to you, yours are always the best organized. You get right to is and don't waste.our time babbling. I'm excited to make my own steam canmer, I know just the pot to use! 😍

[@debbihook]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@ldg2655]

I like that giant strainer scoop

[@RoseRedHomestead]

It is in our Amazon Store. Jim

[@alishahummel5786]

I love this recipe!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you, Jim

[@lindahipple4817]

Hi Pam and Jim, your apple pie recipie looks great! I put mine in Weck Jars when I made this last year and we loved the pies!

[@Ucongold]

Your information is so helpful, and puts my mind at rest that this is a safe method. Thank you for all of your videos.

[@tigerhead379]

I am so happy to see you use clear jel. I was skeptical but now i cannot wait to make this recipe. Thank you so much dear one.

[@dottiecunningham2152]

Loved your presentation. But I hated it too as our apple tree finished 2 weeks ago. Love apple pie. Will do it next year. I'm having a lot of fun with the canning. Finally started using my canned foods to make dinner. Such fun.

[@teresecox4109]

Looks great! I just got a steam canner and look forward to using it! I had Peach Pie filling canned from last season, and recently opened a jar, heated up and put over vanilla ice cream! Easy peasy and so good!!

[@shelbywoo3229]

THANK YOU for explaining WHY the apples need to be blanched.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks! Jim

[@nancycalvillo8783]

I love your channel you explain everything so well, thank you for posting

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome! Jim

[@nadurkee46]

Never have I done steam canning. Interesting information.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks, Jim

[@danniemcdonald7675]

Your pie filling turned out great! I like making 🍒 cherry pie filling to spoon over my home made cheesecake.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Me too!

[@karicollett]

This pie filling recipe is so much easier than the one I have. Thank you! Also, I will be checking out your video on making my own steam canner.

[@helenswanson1403]

Apple pie my favorite.

[@megbirney8612]

For years I used a similar recipe that used regular corn starch. It worked but did separate in the jars over time. Tasted fine and never went bad. Once I saw that I should use Clear Jel I am converting to that. First I just did a straight substitution in the old recipe but I will try this recipe and hopefully will have a nicer product. Thanks for all the good info. I thought my original recipe was a “good” recipe and never realized that regular corn starch was a no no until I started watching your videos and then checking closely with the usda approved recipes. Thanks!

[@TigerlilyMal]

My phone responded to your “hey Siri” commands. Too funny!

[@karenesposito488]

Another thing you could do is make apple juice with a steam juicer.

[@karenesposito488]

You could can the juice.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

You can make apple juice that way, but I find it isn’t very good. I make it with my juicer and then use the steamer/juicer to heat it up for canning.

[@lynsmith2698]

Hi Pam, great video. I just canned a few quarts of peach pie filling yesterday. If I can get some apples this year I will do more pie filling. Our apple tree didn’t do well this year. Anyways, thanks so much 🌷🇨🇦

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wonderful! We too, have had some terrible apple crops over the years. This year has been our best one in years. Jim

[@urbangalfarmroots]

I watched this video, used your Amazon recommendation for clear gel and the peeler/corer, and they were delivered within 5 hours! lol. Unfortunately, my tree bent over from the huge harvest even after I thinned the clumps, I couldn't reach some of it with a ladder. Making vinegar (1 gal jars arrive tomorrow) and freeze dried thin slices for snacks. Applesauce is next! I'm ordering the canning scoop after I saw it has a hook for the pan--it is so handy and less mess.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

In the spring, when the apples are about 1” in diameter, thin the apples down to 1 per cluster, taking out all but the largest, usually the middle one. Also, thin them so that they are no closer than 6” apart and there are none on the last 6” of a branch. That will give you a better amount for the tree to handle each year.

[@cintie45]

Aww i was anticipating seeing when the 35mins was up you would bring us back to see what it looks like before removing it from the pot And at the end i want to see if they had all sealed...Just my thoughts but as Usual a wonderful and helpful video. Blessings to you Jim & your followers ❤

[@JBryan-sx8qs]

Excellent video! New subscriber. 🍎

[@gerrymarmee3054]

Great video. I made it last night. Be sure to have big enough pots for whoever is making it.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Sounds great! Jim

[@Circle7Farms-ed6lf]

You can always make an apple tart. I am not a big raw apple fan but cooked is a great place to start.

[@janepestick2998]

Great video. Pam, I have the Kitchenaid apple corer, peeler and slicer attachment that works great. No hand cranking, turn the mixer on and it does all the work for you. It is fast.

[@vintagesilver3766]

Great recipe thanks for sharing , ended up with 6 quarts with this recipe, really packed them in the measuring cup with some leftover filling so will add a few more apples in the next batch . Maybe 2 more cups to get the 7 quarts the recipe says it will make .

[@Jonni8]

I have one of those peelers, but the apple were shaped too funny to use. I've started using a salad shooter after I peel & core. It works great.

[@Dotalina33]

This will sound crazy but I saw a KZbin video of a guy and gal who used his power drill with a wide bit on it to jam down in the apple. He laid the drill on its side on a towel and held the little peeler on the skin while he turned on the drill to rotate the apple. Then he handed off the apple to the gal and she cored it. So so fast. So that is the way we do it every year as we can do a bushel in half the time we did with the apple peeler that attaches to the counter. This sounds more complicated than it really is. This video can be found on KZbin or I can send you a little video we did. We are laughing our heads off as it was going so fast! Thanks so so much for this apple pie filling recipe. I can’t wait to try it!

[@Ucongold]

I would love to see this as I look at the bushels of apples I somehow purchased .Was it 'That 1870s Homestead' by any chance?

[@pennynewell3459]

Lol. Every time you said hey Siri, my tablet would wake up and try to answer. Looks great.

[@joycedelashmit2025]

Make apple butter. I love that on bagels with peanut butter.

[@MaryWehmeier]

Slather it as a glaze on pork chop and bake. Yum😊

[@patriciamiller1916]

Well…you asked Siri to time for one minute, my phone responded and set its timer 😂😂😂

[@stefflcus]

To keep "fresh" apples, you can wrap them individually in newspaper and keep them in boxes in a root cellar type of situation. Not for tons of them, as they won't last as long that way, but they generally last until the next apple harvest.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

This is confusing. Jim

[@lindas.8036]

Silly question, but why didn't you measure the sugar and Clear Jel and cinnamon directly into the cooking pot? Thanks for the videos. They are always fun and informative.

[@fayeewing446]

I’m guessing it was for demonstration purposes.

[@user-sy7ck3ln6o]

I love apple pie filling, but because I'm now CARNIVORE and my health is screaming awesome.. So.. I no longer eat high carb/sugar foods. Exacellent Video Pam and Good Knowledge however.

[@celestejohnson9227]

Thank you for showing the steam canner method. I’ve had issues with siphoning while doing apple pie filling, now I know how to prevent it. Happy canning.

[@KissNsdt]

Love all your canning videos. Do you have a document that lists all your tested results and recipes using electric pressure canners?

[@SweetT5656]

I have a question. Does boiling the apples for 1 min and then processing them cause them to be mushy?

[@MaryWehmeier]

Nope!

[@KatMa664]

What I have found is when I use the apple peeler it cuts the apples, smaller. Therefore, you get more apples in one jar. If you cut them in bigger chunks, you probably would’ve had 7 quarts.

[@wendylittleh3209]

Hi Pam and Jim from Australia , watched many of your videos and i have not canned any thing as yet but i have a few apples i may try. The clear gel can you use potato starch instead? When i made some apple hand pies the recipe called for potato starch as it makes a clear sauce not like corn flour which makes a milky look.

[@Mouserjan0222]

one thing I like to do with apple pie filling is make an apple crisp. Easy in the dead of winter if I don't want to do a whole pie

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That sounds great, Jim

[@rachelhess6869]

Freeze dry or dehydrate apples for snack packages. Apple jelly and butter.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks fore the ideas.

[@gemmoejames-yy3zo]

If your trees are loaded this year you can make scratch pies and freeze for the holidays

[@brendamarques1555]

Your apple pie filling looks wonderful and steam canning technique is so much easier than full water bath canning. After seeing your previous videos on steam canning and reading some extension service postings on steam canning I finally tried it last night when making green tomato salsa. I am thankful that you posted information on this as for many years it was not an approved technique and I would never have known that it had been approved without your videos. Thank you!

[@firequeen2194]

I love that machine! I agree with you about using it for apples. Plus, I love all the manual gadgets. Even my food mill is non electric. My question is have you tested the steam canning function on the IP Max? It’s been an excellent electric canner for me and I really don’t want to invest in another canner. I trust your science. Thanks!

[@sandynull7576]

❤❤❤

[@TheSwissy4me]

Interesting. I followed the same recipe. 24 cups of apples and I got 5 quarts and 1 pint also

[@SuperRollinthunder]

Hi Rose where did you get that Black Scoop ? and thanks for the Video

[@kathleendyer672]

I have a few more apple ideas. Apples slices drizzled with caramel sauce and freeze dried are delish! I’ve made these several times and they’re gone almost as fast as I can get them out of the freeze dryer. There are some moderately priced cider presses on Amazon that have really good reviews. I don’t have a press yet but I’m researching them. I haven’t tried apples in my steam juicer but I think it would be worth a shot. I’m guessing, if it produces juice, it might be a really nice braising liquid for pork.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Fantastic ideas! I have a steam canner and will try that. I had not thought of doing that. The juice can then be canned.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

A steamer juicer works to juice apples, but it’s not very good, in my experience. I have an Acme juicer that works well for apples, then I put the juice in my steamer juicer to heat up slightly and decant into my jars. I find if I use a mixture of types of apples it makes really wonderful apple juice!

[@LoriJansen]

My Siri heard you and wanted to start a timer also😂😂😂😂

[@knitgal53]

I enjoyed your video and may try it sometime. I usually make my apple pies fresh from scratch. I tried your link to your Amazon store but there are no links to products, only the headings.

[@RC-pf2qi]

Thank you for this informative video. Can you tell me if there's black on the inside of my lid (doesn't wash off) that was on my home canned chicken, is it okay to eat? Chicken smells and looks fine so am wondering if it's a chemical reaction to the broth. First time canning chicken and canned it last fall.

[@susiea1419]

I’m going to do this Pam. It looks delicious. If the apples were measured in grams wouldn’t it be more accurate than cups? I find cup cooking difficult as I’m in the U.K. and used to weighing things!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Well, it probably would be, but we’re not used to doing that as much in the US, so the recipes haven’t been tested that way. For this type recipe, it wouldn’t make that much difference anyway. Edited to add: I just saw that she added a recipe in the show notes with weights, it’s the Healthy Canning one.

[@DistillMySoul]

I have been dehydrating applesauce and cutting them into fruit roll ups.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I have done that as well and it works great! Thanks.

[@dvhaltemam]

If I used flour in my pie filling and canned it, is there any way to still use it? We did eat several jars before I saw that it could grow botulism. Next time I’ll use your recipe, Pam.

[@donnarichey144]

I made this a couple of years ago and way to sweet, if I make again it will be less sugar. Thank you. Thanks for the tip boiling apples first. How did you find this out? It takes 2 qts for a pie.

[@rtshaffer77]

I've read so many conflicting opinions. How would I steam can quarts of pie filling in my electric Nesco canner? Use low pressure and set the same as I do for high pressure canning? That looks so yummy and would love to make some for holiday gifts.

[@DianaSilva-hf3sq]

I was excited to see the full head of steam when you start the 35 minutes. And when you lift the lid! Immediately? 😢

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Glad it was helpful.

[@robingirven4570]

I’ve been loving my steam canner but I just did pizza sauce. It was a 40 minute session. So I used my regular water bath canner. 🤷‍♀️

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That works! Jim

[@DDiamondRRuby]

Okay, now I want apple pie! I don't see the links to the ClearJel or the recipes.

[@ZitaZebra]

Is there a substitute for clear jel? You cant but it in the UK. I saw something that said arrow root powder?

[@carolwithers3645]

Have you ever tried open kettle canning? What are your thoughts. Thank you

[@marshallwhite4771]

Is there any safe substitute for the lemon juice when canning apple pie filling? I am allergic to citrus. I see some suggestions of white wine or citric acid but was not sure of if they would supply the right amount of acidity needed to can.

[@user-zx6km9kw3r]

from previous a previous video, you mentioned not using packaged seasoning mixes because of thickenings. i happen to can a taco soup that called for taco seasoning and also ranch dressing in packages. the soup is really good but i am concerned. how long do you think the soup can be in the jar safely?

[@linkay6]

I finally made this! Thanks so much. Can I use the water I blanched the apples in for something else? It has a hint of apple flavor.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Sure! That is great!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

It seems to me like it would be better to leave the water and clearjel out of the liquids and boil the apples in that for one minute, stir the clearjel into the water and add that to the whole thing. Less steps and you wouldn’t lose the flavor from the apples.

[@GardengateDreamer]

Mrs. Pam; when did steam canning start becoming a "thing"?? I love this idea for quarts, I have so much problems with the large canner over boiling with water bathing and quarts. I'm very excited to try this process. Thanks for sharing.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

It has been around for a long time and for awhile, was not recommended by the USDA. But that changed a few years ago and it is now recommended to be as safe as water bath canning. I love it because it uses so much less water and the jars always come out so clean!

[@GardengateDreamer]

@@RoseRedHomestead thank you Mrs. Pam. I am going to try it out soon.. :)

[@caroljeanscholl7370]

I'm a little bit confused about something. A couple times now I have heard you mention"according to your elevation" When water bath canning or just now with this tutorial on the steam canning. So have I been doing something wrong all these many years as I've never given elevation a thought when water bath canning. TY