Remember when I asked about canning apples such that it's ready to go in a pie? Well I found this recipe online. Only thing I'm unsure of is the ClearJel used in it. I'm not familiar with it. Anywho... :) Just in case someone else is interested in canning up apples:

Apple Pie Filling - Kitchen Krafts (http://www.kitchenkrafts.com/category.asp?c=900842&bhcd2=1217188642)

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Awesome! Let me know how it turns out? We may have apples this fall. *crossing fingers*

Oh and you can probably use tapioca starch as a thickener instead of the clearjel. It won't be perfectly clear, but who cares.

I canned some last fall.
the recipe I found doesn't use clearjell. Mine separates a bit in the jar but I just stir it up a bit and it works fine when I bake it.
I also froze some of the filling, that worked nice too.

This is exactly what I was coming here to ask about! My yellow transparents are coming on right now and crisp filling and applesauce are my uses of choice. Last year I just froze the filling but I'm trying to conserve freezer space for bulk meats.

My question - these can still be water bath canned, right? Just making sure since I don't yet have a pressure canner......

I'm going to make up a test batch of the filling today or tomorrow to make sure I like it as is.

Storm - do you know what recipe you used? I'd rather avoid the clearjell...

It was basically this one. this isn't the exact recipe but close enough
Apple Pie Filling - Allrecipes (http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Apple-Pie-Filling/Detail.aspx)

I water bath canned them with no problems. Did it in september and made a pie a couple of weeks ago and it's still good. Like I said it separates in the jars but I just stir it and all is well.
I canned some and froze some. :)

I've been making apple pie filling for canning for 30 years. I will assure you that clear jel is the best option. I live in an Amish community in Indiana and you can get this product from some of the little stores. If you don't have that option try a bulk food store. We own a restaurant and we can buy 25 lb bags from Sysco or Gordon food services. Corn starch makes the filling look cloudy. The clear jel is white powder, like corn starch; but is clear when mixed with liquid and cooked. I would for sure do the water bath no need to presure can. Clear jel is good for so many recipes. For strawberry pie filling it is a must! Oh, and your recipe looks like a good one:-) Good luck! My daughter and I are making filling tomorrow.

Wow, this sounds yummy and really fun! Umm, I want an apple pie right now thanks to this and those pregnancy cravings!

I've been making apple pie filling for canning for 30 years. I will assure you that clear jel is the best option. I live in an Amish community in Indiana and you can get this product from some of the little stores. If you don't have that option try a bulk food store. We own a restaurant and we can buy 25 lb bags from Sysco or Gordon food services. Corn starch makes the filling look cloudy. The clear jel is white powder, like corn starch; but is clear when mixed with liquid and cooked. I would for sure do the water bath no need to presure can. Clear jel is good for so many recipes. For strawberry pie filling it is a must! Oh, and your recipe looks like a good one:-) Good luck! My daughter and I are making filling tomorrow.

Thanks for the info Toni and welcome to Amity's!!!