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Farm Kitchen:  MaryJane's Apple Pie filling Recipe  |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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 Posted - Aug 29 2014 : 12:28:04 PM
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Since we have been talking so much about apples over on the Apples and Apple Swap threads, I remembered that MaryJane has a great recipe for Apple Pie Filling in her Ideas book on page 135. Since many of you have your own apple trees or easy access to apple orchards, I wanted to share this recipe in case you had not ever seen it. 
Here is the actual ingredient recipe closer up.
Sorry for this wonky photo again! Sheeze, how can one be fine and the other not when you do the exact same thing?
Anyway, here are the directions from her book.
1. Wash, peel, core and slice apples and keep them in a bowl of cold water with 2 tsp. lemon juice per every 5 cups of water to prevent browning.
2. In a large pot, comine sugar, starch, cinnamon, salt , nutmeg and water. Bring to a boil and stir constantly until thick and caramel colored. Remove from heat and add lemon juice.
3. Ladle apples into sterilized jars. Add hot liquid on top of apples to within 1/2 " of jar top. Process for 20 minutes in a boiling water bath
Yield for this recipe: 7 quart jars. MaryJane used 7 wide mouth canning jars and lids.
If I had easy access to some orchard fresh apples, this recipe looks easy and delicious. Then all you gotta do is make a crust, or cheat and purchase a double crust  , add your homemade apple filling and bake up a classic.
Most people want a scoop of vanilla ice cream on their apple pie, but my Dad taught us something different. We had apple pie with a nice slice of sharp cheddar cheese on top.
Why not ice cream you say? Because Dad always said:"A pie without cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze!" The same was done for Pumpkin Pie too. And I can attest that sharp cheddar cheese is absolutely delicious on apple and pumpkin pie!
How about you? Are there other Farmgirls out there that like sharp cheddar on their apple or pumpkin pie?? If you haven't tried it, check it out and let us know what you think!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
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lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Aug 29 2014 : 2:55:05 PM
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In WISCONSIN you ask...Why yes yes indeed SHARP CHEDDAR and APPLE PIE!! Yeeehhhhaaaawwwww!!
Lori
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Aug 30 2014 : 05:50:18 AM
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Hahahaha Lori!!! Why of course Wisconsin Cheese Heads know about Apple Pie and cheddar cheese!!! And you all make wonderful cheese in your state too. Those are some happy cows up there with all the lush green grass.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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crafter
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lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
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Posted - Aug 30 2014 : 4:26:58 PM
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Winnie- you are too too cute! For some odd reason we are so proud of our cheese and beer, Oh yes and the Packers!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Aug 31 2014 : 05:05:27 AM
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I visited Madison and Door County a few years ago and loved your beautiful state. In addition to apple pie filling, there are the incredible cherries that grow up there. And Madison has some awesome local craft beer too with a black and white cow label that I enjoyed. Hehehe, the list is getting longer and longer for Wisconsin delights! Speaking of apples, however, what local apples are favorites where you live? What do Wisconsin Cheese Heads use for their apple pies? How about this for a late lunch while watching either the Badgers or Packers: LARGE slice of fresh made apple pie with SEVERAL slices of thick sharp cheddar cheese AND a local seasonal fall craft beer in a cold glass??? I'm in!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
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lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
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Posted - Sep 01 2014 : 6:33:27 PM
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Winnie I will have everything ready this Saturday, we may have to start with a brat and a beer and then head to the apple pie and cheese!! Oh- we would have GREAT fun watching some football...we will have to follow the Badgers and the Whitewater Warhawks- my nephew plays for Whitewater!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Sep 02 2014 : 12:37:55 AM
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Winnie, I printed out the recipe and gave it to my sister, Betty. She has been looking for a good apple pie filling recipe to can. She's the real canner in the family. She puts up quarts after quarts of goodness. I play away with pints & 1/2 pints now & then when the mood strikes me.
Sara
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
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USA
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Posted - Sep 02 2014 : 05:36:55 AM
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Lori, I would love to be able to do some Wisconsin style tailgating with you! WE will need to stop by the tee shirt store for some appropriate gear, including a cheese hat!! LOL!!! Only thing I have is University of Florida Gators and we both know what the Badgers think of them Gators:)D Who are the Whitewater Warhawks?
Sara, I hope your sister enjoys MaryJane's recipe. Maybe you will be gifted a jar and you can make a pie and report back to us on how you like it! Taste Kitchen, Farmgirl style!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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crafter
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lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
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Posted - Sep 02 2014 : 6:25:28 PM
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Winnie,
Whitewater is a smaller college city in Wisconsin. My nephew plays for the football team- he is so darn cute- kinda like Aunt Lori...hehehehehe
Yes...please come and tailgate with me and my family, we will have a blast!!! Anytime my friend anytime!!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
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mrssarahhall
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Sarah
Longmont
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Sep 03 2014 : 10:57:44 AM
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Lori - Oh boy! Cheese and Beer... DH may is probably making plans to move there right now! :)
Winnie, thanks so much for sharing!! YUM! When I first saw the recipe I wasn't realizing that this was to put up and thought 18lbs of apples would make the biggest pie ever! Ha! Some days I am slower than others! :)
Sarah
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crafter
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lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
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Posted - Sep 03 2014 : 11:55:37 AM
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C'mon over it's always better with a group of people tailgating!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
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Lanna
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lanna
A little town in Idaho
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Posted - Sep 13 2014 : 04:21:14 AM
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I thought you could only use ClearJelA as the thickener because the arrowroot or rice or corn starch can break down at high temps. Hmm.
Regardless, I'm cranky in my older age and need things to be multipurpose, so I just can straight up apple slices. I can toss them with spices and dump into a crust, I can chop with a knife and add to muffin batter, dump into a pan and top with apple crisp topping, whatever.
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Sep 13 2014 : 4:58:21 PM
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Hi Lanna, thanks for weighing in on the thickener. You know, I don't know anything about ClearJelA as a thickener. When I have made Pie filling in the past, I used the Betty Crocker recipe which calls for cornstarch. It worked well for me and the filling did fine.
Does anyone else have experience with ClearJelA? I am curious to know more. You are right that making fresh apple anything is usually just a few steps with tried and true family recipe favorites. The key is really the right apple for whatever you are making.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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Calicogirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
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Posted - Sep 15 2014 : 06:11:06 AM
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For those of you girls that enjoy cheese on your pie, may I ask how you serve it? Do you just place a piece of cheddar on top cold? I have wanted to try cheese with apple pie but wasn't sure how :)
I am hoping to go Apple Picking Saturday and plan on making some of MaryJane's filling :) It looks like it would be wonderful to have on hand :)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
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Posted - Sep 15 2014 : 06:25:45 AM
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I like melted sharp cheddar on both hot or cold apple pie.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
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USA
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Posted - Sep 15 2014 : 2:05:02 PM
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Sharon, we just sliced the cheese and used it on both hot or cold pie. Let us know how you like it and send us a photo of your jars of MaryJane Apple Pie Filling. Mmmmmm, apples and apple pie are the best!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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Calicogirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
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Posted - Sep 23 2014 : 11:55:15 AM
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Thank you girls for the tip on the cheese, I can't wait to try it!
Okay, I need advice :)
I made the pie filling just as directed and have about an inch or more of the liquid on the bottom of the jar and some seeped out after I removed from the canner. Any idea what happened? I ladled the apples like the recipe said, should I have hand placed them in the jar to fill up more? This was my first time making pie filling. I would appreciate any input 
Farmgirl Sister #5392
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nndairy
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Heather
Wapakoneta
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Posted - Sep 23 2014 : 12:02:41 PM
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I was so excited to can some of MJ's pie filling today only to discover - I don't have any lemons :( I'll be making a trip to the store tomorrow and hopefully canning Thursday.
Sharon, I have not made pie filling before either so I don't have any clue as to what happened. I'll let you know if mine does the same thing in a couple days.
Heather
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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debra
Springfield
Maine
USA
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Posted - Sep 17 2015 : 06:47:46 AM
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thank you winnie,
I have been looking all through my house for my book and can not find it..:(
love this recipe it is so......good....in pies, ice cream, french toast, on hot bicuits...etc...
hugs Deb
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