Canned Apples
Canning apples provides the freshness of the season year-round. Great as a topping or as part of a dessert, this recipe is perfect for preserving thick, delicious apples.
Servings: 30 servings (about)
Ingredients
- 10 lb firm apples (such as Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Fuji, or Jonagold)
- 10 cups water
- 3 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups minute tapioca
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and clean the apples. My family does not use just one kind of apples but an assortment of all our orchard's varieties. Most importantly, you want the apples to be flavorful and firm, not mealy.10 lb firm apples (such as Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Fuji, or Jonagold)
- Clean the apples first, cut them into quarters (use a sharp knife but be careful), slice out the seeds and stems, and then cut off the peel. There are other ways of doing this; some people use a vegetable peeler but I find that a knife is the quickest.
- Have a few bowls of water with a teaspoon of salt in them to put your cut apples into. The salt will keep the apples from browning. Make sure to rinse well before cooking, though.
- Combine water, sugar, tapioca, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a 12-quart heavy-bottomed kettle.10 cups water, 3 ¾ cups granulated sugar, 1 ¼ cups minute tapioca, 1 tsp kosher salt, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- When the apples are cleaned and cut, start to cook the liquid. Cook over medium-high heat until the mixture becomes bubbly and thick. Boil two to three minutes (you do not want to see any of the tapioca granules) then add lemon juice and sliced apples. Stir and bring to a boil for one minute.3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Fill cleaned and sterilized quart jars leaving one-inch headspace at the top of the jar. Place ring and lid on and put jars into a boiling water bath for 25 minutes.
Notes
Food safety tip – Home canning is safest when you follow research-tested recipes and proper processing times. Improper canning can risk botulism. New to canning? See my Canning 101 Guide and consult the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning.
Need help selecting apples? Make sure to check out my guide for the best apples.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 199kcal