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Appledelicious Pie Filling ππ₯§
Overview:
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Servings: About 6 pints
Description:
This delightful Appledelicious Pie Filling recipe is both scrumptious and simple, a true gem from the Ball Blue Book of Canning. ππ The preparation time factors in the peeling and slicing of the apples, ensuring you get the freshest filling for your pies. π
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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6 | Apples |
2 | Cups Sugar |
1/4 | Cup Flour |
1 1/2 | Teaspoons Cinnamon |
1/4 | Teaspoon Nutmeg |
2 | Tablespoons Lemon Juice |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 516.3
- Fat: 0.9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 4.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 134.3g
- Fiber: 11.4g
- Sugar: 114g
- Protein: 1.8g
Keywords:
Apple, Fruit, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, < 4 Hours

Instructions:
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Prepare the Apples:
- Wash, peel, core, and slice the apples. πβοΈ
- Treat them to prevent darkening.
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Create the Filling:
- In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. π₯
- Rinse and drain the prepared apples, then stir them into the sugar mixture.
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Let it Rest:
- Allow the mixture to stand until the juices begin to flow, approximately 30 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice for that zesty kick. ππ₯
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Thicken the Filling:
- Cook the mixture over medium heat until it starts to thicken, creating that luscious pie filling texture.
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Prepare for Storage:
- Ladle the pie filling into can-or-freeze jars or plastic freezer boxes, leaving about 1/2-inch headspace. π₯§π¦
- Cool the filled containers at room temperature, ensuring it doesn’t exceed 2 hours.
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Seal and Freeze:
- Seal your containers tightly, making sure they’re labeled for easy identification. βοΈ
- Freeze the delectable filling, ready to be used whenever a pie craving strikes.
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Additional Tips:
- Yield is approximately 6 pints of this delightful Appledelicious Pie Filling. π₯§
- For those who love the canning process, you can preserve this recipe by placing the hot filling into hot, sterilized jars and sealing them properly.
- If you choose to can, immerse the sealed jars in a hot water bath for 15 to 25 minutes.
- If baking a pie immediately, preheat your oven to 425Β°F (218Β°C), bake for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350Β°F (177Β°C) for an additional 30 minutes. ππ
So there you have it, a tantalizingly delicious Appledelicious Pie Filling ready to elevate your pies to the next level! πβ¨