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Canned Sliced Apples

Best Canned Sliced Apples

These Best Canned Sliced Apples are so good you will eat them right out of the jar.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 1 day 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 1 day
Total Time 2 days 1 minute
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Pint Jars
Calories 239 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 pounds fresh apples 30 +/-
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • lemon juice optional

Instructions
 

PREP

  • Peel, core, and slice the apples.
  • In a large stock pot with a lid, add all of the apples. Sprinkle with the sugar and toss until coated. Press a piece of plastic wrap on top of the apples. Place two plates on top of the plastic wrap and cover with the pot lid. Refrigerate for 24 hours.

WATER BATH CANNING

  • Fill the water bath canning pot with enough water to cover the jars 1 inch. Hang the rack on the sides of the pot with jars and lower into the water. Bring the water to a boil. Remove the jars with canning tongs pouring scalding water back into the pot. Place jars on a towel on close by.
  • Add the lids and rings to and heat on low.
  • Remove the apples from the refrigerator. Take out the plates and remove plastic wrap. Give the apples a good stir. Add the cold water and the optional lemon juice. Bring the apples to a boil and boil for exactly one minute. Turn off the heat and remove from the heat source.
  • Pack the apple slices into the jars leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Remove any apples that sit above the liquid with canning tongs. Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp cloth. Place the warm lid on the jar and screw on the ring.
  • Hang the rack on the sides of the canning pot. With the canning tongs, slowly move the jars to the rack. Lower into the boiling water and process for 15 minutes.
  • Lift the rack and hang on the canning pot. Using the canning tongs, move each jar onto the counter top. AVOID moving the jars for 24 hours.
  • After 24 hours, Check the seals and make sure the lid has a small indented circle in the center.

Notes

*Make sure you have chosen a crisp sweet apple for this recipe. Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Gala, Pink Lady, and Fuji fit the bill.
  • Store Store in a cool dark place for up to one year.
  • Once opened, store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Share as a hostess gift for the holidays or a take-away gift for a party.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 61gVitamin A: 216IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
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