Apple Pie In A Jar Recipes

APPLE PIE IN A JAR

Steps:

• Peel and slice apples.
• Fill quart jars with apples leaving 1 inch head space.
• Be sure to pack the apples in there, put a few in and smosh down with the handle of a wooden spoon, then a few more and repeat.
• Make syrup by combining sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water.
• Cook until thick.
• Add lemon juice.
• Pour syrup over apples in jar, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
• Be sure to run your plastic spatula around the inside of the jar to get the air bubbles out.
• Place the lids on and screw the rings down just finger tight.
• Process 20 minutes in hot water bath.

APPLE PIE IN A JAR

Steps:

• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stock pot. Fill pot with hot water. Sterilize 7 1-quart canning jars, 7 lids, and 7 rings by placing on rack, jars upright. Bring water to a boil. Boil 10 minutes. Remove with a holder and allow jars to air-dry. Save water for processing apples.
• Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water in a large saucepan. Place over high heat and cook until thick and bubbly, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
• Tightly pack apples into sterilized jars. Slowly pour syrup over apples, covering them completely. Gently tap jars on countertop to allow air bubbles to rise. Screw lids on jars.
• Carefully lower jars into pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between jars. Add more boiling water if necessary, until tops of jars are covered by 2 inches of water. Bring water to a full boil, then cover and process for 30 minutes.
• Remove jars from pot and place on cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press top of each lid with finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid doesn't move up or down at all). Sealed jars can be stored for up to a year.

APPLE JAM (APPLE PIE IN A JAR)

Steps:

• Combine apples, white sugar, light brown sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice in a pot; bring to a rolling boil. Cook at a boil, stirring occasionally, until fruit is soft and jam gelling point (220 degrees F (104 degrees C) is reached, at least 45 minutes. Put a small amount of jam on a cold plate; freeze for several minutes. If the mixture is gelled, it is ready to process in a canner.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack apple jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

APPLE PIE (FILLING) IN A JAR

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine sugar (IF THE APPLES ARE QUITE SWEET, USE ONLY THE 4 CUPS OF SUGAR), cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt with *5 cups* of water.
• Mix well over low heat until all is dissolved.
• Slowly add the remaining water.
• Cook stirring often until mixture is thick and bubbly.
• Add lemon juice.
• Peel and cut fresh apples into small wedges and fill quart jars.
• Pour prepared sugar mixture over the apples and seal.
• Boil 20 minutes in a hot water bath.

HOMEMADE GIFT IDEA - APPLE PIE IN A JAR

Steps:

• Place flour and salt in medium-size, chilled bowl.
• Break up chilled vegetable shortening and cut into flour with a fork or a pastry blender until there are pea-sized pieces of dough.
• Slowly add ice water and blend with fork. Do not overwork; blend until just mixed and dough holds together.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
• Remove from refrigerator at least 1 hour before handling.
• Pre-heat oven to 350°F
• Use your pie crust dough to coat the inside of the mason jars. Pull off small pieces and mold them together on the inside of the glass keeping the thickness of the crust to about ¼ inch.
• In bowl mix together apples, sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Making sure apples are completely coated in the dry mixture.
• Fill jars with apple mixture until just below the lower rim where the threads for the lid start.
• Add 1 pat of butter to the top of the mixture (about 1 tbsp).
• Roll out your remaining pie crust to ¼ inch thick and cut ½" strips and weave a lattice top for the pie.
• Place jars on a baking sheet and cover them with foil.
• Bake for 20 minutes covered and 25-35 minutes uncovered.
• When the crust is golden brown remove and let cool before packaging or eating.
• *Note: We used wide mouth pint jars and this recipe made 4 pies.

BERNIE'S BIG BATCH "APPLE PIE IN A JAR" JAM

Steps:

• Combine applesauce, apples, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large pot; add butter. Cook and stir mixture over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil for 1 minute. Quickly stir in liquid pectin and boil for 1 minute more. Remove pot from heat.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

APPLE PIE IN A JAR DRINK

Steps:

• Place the apple cider, apple juice, cinnamon sticks, and sugar into a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat, and discard the cinnamon sticks. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then stir in the grain alcohol. Pour into quart-size canning jars, seal with the lids and rings, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

MOM'S APPLE PIE IN A JAR

Steps:

• 1. 1. Prepare canner, jars and lids.
• 2. 2. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, pulse raisins until finely chopped. Set aside.
• 3. 3. In a large, deeep stainless steel saucepan, combine apples and lemon zest and juice. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring occasionally, until apples begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in pectin until dissolved. Stir in raisins. Return to high heat and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add sugar all at once and return to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil hard, stirring contstantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon and nutmeg. Skim off foam.
• 4. 4. Ladle hot jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and ajust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot jam. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Screw band down until resistance is met, then increase to fingertip-tight.
• 5. 5. Place jars in canner, ensuring they are competely covered with water. Bring to a boil and process for 10 minutes. Remove canner lid. Wait 5 mintues, then remove jars, cool and store. Be sure to check time needed for processing depending on your elevation. (Here in Colorado where I am I have to add 10 minutes to my canning time for my elevation.)

AMISH CANNED APPLE PIE FILLING RECIPE

Steps:

• Sterilize your jars, lids, and bands for canning. Fill your large pot half full of water and bring to a simmer.
• Fill each jar with as many apple slices as possible. Use a wooden spoon to jam them in tight and don't be afraid of breaking a few slices to do so.
• In a large pot, mix together the cornstarch, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Add water and cook on high, stirring often, until bubbly and thickened.
• Remove from heat and add lemon juice and stir well. Add hot syrup to each jar, leaving about a 1 inch space at the top.
• Wipe off each jar rim, add the sterilized lid and band, then add to the simmering water. Be sure there is at least 1 inch of water on top of jars. Bring to a roiling boil, cover the pot, and process for 20 minutes.
• Remove jars and let them cool on a towel for 24 hours. Check to be sure each lid is sealed by pressing down in the center.