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canning apples

Canning Apples 5 Delicious Ways

  • Author: Carmen Velasco
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 4-5 pint jars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Learn how to can apples with Carmen Velasco, a chef from Valencia, Spain. This guide provides simple recipes and essential tips for preserving fresh apples, perfect for homemade apple pie filling, applesauce, or preserves.

Ingredients

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  • 6 pounds apples, any variety
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (optional, for syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your canning jars, lids, and rings. Wash them thoroughly in hot, soapy water and rinse. Keep jars hot until ready to fill.
  2. Wash, peel, core, and slice the apples into uniform pieces (about 1/2 inch thick).
  3. In a large pot, combine water and sugar (if using) to make a light syrup. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add the apple slices to the boiling syrup. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring gently.
  5. Add cinnamon and lemon juice (if using) and stir.
  6. Carefully pack the hot apple slices into hot canning jars, leaving a 1/2-inch headspace.
  7. Ladle the hot syrup over the apples, maintaining the 1/2-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles by sliding a non-metallic spatula around the edges of the jar.
  8. Wipe the jar rims clean with a damp cloth and place the lids on the jars. Screw on the rings until fingertip tight.
  9. Process the jars in a boiling water canner for 20 minutes for pints or 25 minutes for quarts. Adjust processing time for altitude if necessary.
  10. Remove jars from the canner and let them cool undisturbed on a towel-lined counter for 12-24 hours. Check seals before storing.

Notes

  • Choose firm, ripe apples for best results.
  • Adjust sugar content to your preference or omit for unsweetened apples.
  • Ensure proper headspace and processing times for safe canning.
  • Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Preserves
  • Method: Boiling Water Bath Canning
  • Cuisine: General

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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