Apple Pie Filling

[brightblessings5]

Does anyone have a tried and true Apple pie filling recipe to share. I made Darlene's Cherry Pie filling - thanks!

[HSmom]

[Darlene]

Oh geez, the recipe is posted somewhere here at MrsS...I don't have time to look for it right now but I'll try a little later.

[quiltys41]

http://web1.msue.msu.edu/imp/mod01/01600842.html

 

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/BODY_HE238

[Darlene]

Thanks for the link Leah, but that is not the recipe, nor would I can it with the cornstarch...once again, unapproved thickeners are a big no-no. Clear Jel is an approved thickner and does and awesome job though.

[Violet]

I think you will be happier with the Clear jel since cornstarch breaks down during canning. You will need to order Clear Jel online most likely, but a few county extension offices, a few cake decorating shops, Wilco, and some Amish stores, and a few health food stores carry it. It is most often ordered, though.

Nice product.

[HSmom]

Hmmm, so where can I order Clear Jel?

[PoGo]

The following quote is from http://www.solutions.uiuc.edu/factsheets/FP02_08.pdf

 

Quote:

SOURCES OF CLEARJEL®

ClearJel® is often available in small quantities at cake decorator and candy making supply stores. Several other mail order services are available:

 

1. Sweet Celebrations

1-800-328-6722

www.sweetc.com

 

2. Kitchen Krafts

1-800-776-0575

www.kitchenkrafts.com

 

3. Bunn Capitol Company (available only in 25 lb. containers)

P.O. Box 4227

1212 Adlai Stevenson Dr.

Springfield, IL 62708

217-529-5401

www.bunncapitol.com

 

I'm sure if you google Clear Jel, you'll find many more sources.

 

 

[HSmom]

Thanks PoGo. I did Google, but only came up with Amazon.com. I appreciate having a few other choices.

[Darlene]

Here's a couple more resources for Clear Jel:

 

http://www.theingredientstore.com/generals...details/312.htm

 

http://www.barryfarm.com/thickeners.htm

[PoGo]

You're welcome, HSmom.

[JoMo]

i got both hot & cold for Waltons http://waltonfeed.com/cart/all.html

 

JoMo

[mom11]

The cold hasn't been tested, has it Darlene? Or has it now? Dang, I can't keep up!

[Amishway Homesteaders]

Here is the one we use-

(It is also on our website)

 

*This makes a very nice pie as all you need is a crust and then just pour this in and bake.

 

Apple Pie Filling

 

28 cups apples, peeled and sliced or shredded (not too fine)

 

Syrup:

4 1/2 cups white sugar

1 1/4 cup clear jell or Therm Flo

2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. salt

10 cups water

 

Cook syrup until thick and bubbly. Add:

3 tbsp. lemon juice

 

Pour over apples in large dishpan and mix. Spoon into sterile jars; don't make jars too full as it expands while processing. Put in hot water bath for 20 minutes. Makes 8 quarts.

 

 

Hints: We sliced the apples as opposed to shredding them. Plus I used Therm-Flo as it makes a creamier syrup. Also, we made a double batch but we did one batch at a time. Enjoy

 

~us~

 

 

[Violet]

I order from Barry Farms. They have always given me great service.

I keep both kinds, regular for canning and instant for thickening things up when cooking. I make a copycat KFC coleslaw that is good, but the dressing is so thin. I stir in a little instant Clear Jel and it works really well. I also add some to my jars of salsa after opening to thicken it up if it is more thin than I like.

I have not tried it, but hear the Instant makes a quick and good freezer jam.

[LazyBear]

Please post your KFC coleslaw recipe or PM it to me.

I had KFC today and would love to make my own.

[brightblessings5]

Thanks Amishway Homesteaders - sounds like just what I was looking for.