What are you canning now?

[BarefootMom]

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For people that can't get it they usually just can up the fruit and whatever spices they want to add (like cinnamon or something) and then add the cornstarch before making the pie.

I have been buying clear jel for years, didn't know until lately that it was so hard to obtain. I buy it locally. I am sure though you have things that we would love to have

 

[h4ppy-chris]

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sorry to be a pain but do you have a pic of your canned apple pie filling?

 

[h4ppy-chris]

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ok what do you want me to send you as a trade off

 

[Sparks]

I used corn starch for my apple pie filling. After it sat awhile it got lumpy. When I put it in a pie it works great though!

 

[CrazyCatNChickenLady]

I made some recently too. Used cornstarch and not enough I guess.. It wasnt thick enough but I just strained it and made a pie. It was pretty good! I also strain it and use the apples for coffee cake too. Lastnight I popped a quart and just started munchin on them! Its pretty much like apples in a medium syrup and tastes like apple pie! Mmm! Now where in my fridge did I stick that open jar

It did get this inch layer of thickened jelly stuff at the bottom though.. i just pick it out when I dump the jar..

 

[Tracydr]

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For people that can't get it they usually just can up the fruit and whatever spices they want to add (like cinnamon or something) and then add the cornstarch before making the pie.

I have been buying clear jel for years, didn't know until lately that it was so hard to obtain. I buy it locally. I am sure though you have things that we would love to have

Really shouldn't can corn starch. Not considered safe. If you want to can ready to use pie filling use clear jel. Or, just add the corn starch right before baking.

 

[Tracydr]

I need to get off my rear and process some chickens. I have some giant Cornish Xs that need to be processed. Than, I need to make a bunch of stock. I can usually make a batch of 7 quarts of stock per chicken, using the neck, feet and back, plus carcas, organs go to the dogs.
I figure 7 quarts of good, low sodium stock at our grocery store is $28.00. That's not counting the 5-6 meals I get out of these huge birds for my husband and I.
They are a lot of work and feed is expensive in AZ but I get my money's worth out of each one. Haven't had a single death from this batch,either, knock on wood.
The stock is so nice to have in the pantry, I use it for everything!

 

[chickencrazymamahen]

I have used tapioca in the past when canning pie filling; but now I just can the apples in a very light syrup and then add the rest of my ingredients when I get ready to make the pie.

 

[3goodeggs]

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sorry to be a pain but do you have a pic of your canned apple pie filling?

No sorry. my camera is only good for... not much.

 

[BarefootMom]

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For people that can't get it they usually just can up the fruit and whatever spices they want to add (like cinnamon or something) and then add the cornstarch before making the pie.

I have been buying clear jel for years, didn't know until lately that it was so hard to obtain. I buy it locally. I am sure though you have things that we would love to have

Really shouldn't can corn starch. Not considered safe. If you want to can ready to use pie filling use clear jel. Or, just add the corn starch right before baking.

Did I say she should can corn starch? I am sorry if it came out that way, but I don't know any other way to put it - can your fruit without the thickner and then add the cornstarch before making the pie. Is that better?