tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post247225961862565438..comments2024-03-29T07:16:23.742-07:00Comments on Rural Revolution: Canning applesPatrice Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-59013212066492011522013-12-23T16:45:48.137-08:002013-12-23T16:45:48.137-08:00Yes, and thank you for asking first. If you send ...Yes, and thank you for asking first. If you send me a link when you post, I'll cross-link to your blog.<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-1120017514789006472013-12-23T06:47:56.446-08:002013-12-23T06:47:56.446-08:00May I add your Blog about canning Apples I am post...May I add your Blog about canning Apples I am posting a free recipe for Strawberry Apple Butter and I think your blog might be helpful in canning this apple butter. Post me back a response asap if you could Thanks!<br />Dawn:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-2209474252945547142013-12-10T13:34:43.400-08:002013-12-10T13:34:43.400-08:00Hi! I AGREE 100% about the federal regulation for ...Hi! I AGREE 100% about the federal regulation for conditions for canning being as uncomfortable as possible. Temp is only one way! How about crowded kitchen b/c of four or five other canning projects underway? Besides the 'humor' the recipe is close to something I'm looking for, and I'm impressed by your website. I live in suburban small holding hell just outside of Washington DC and wish I had more -- space! End of complaints. Must go put up apples! Rede Batcheller, Alexandria, VAonebirdiema@verizon.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-8468885724817219632013-10-14T14:41:30.788-07:002013-10-14T14:41:30.788-07:00I made 2 batches today and used my juicer to juice...I made 2 batches today and used my juicer to juice the cores and replaced some of the water wit it. I also cut down my liquid to 8 cups as my apples were freshly picked and extra juicy. Turned out nicely.<br />Clarkestephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022597305429298477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-40758960156501453352013-10-14T14:40:58.130-07:002013-10-14T14:40:58.130-07:00I made 2 batches today and used my juicer to juice...I made 2 batches today and used my juicer to juice the cores and replaced some of the water wit it. I also cut down my liquid to 8 cups as my apples were freshly picked and extra juicy. Turned out nicely.<br />Clarkestephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022597305429298477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-54215396529574048512013-09-26T14:15:57.657-07:002013-09-26T14:15:57.657-07:00When I have all those peelings and cores I put the...When I have all those peelings and cores I put them in water and cook then strain for apple juice to make apple jelly.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-85501813003341850422013-09-03T10:44:33.045-07:002013-09-03T10:44:33.045-07:00The boiling bath is referring to the hot water bat...The boiling bath is referring to the hot water bath you put the filled jars into after you've made the filling.<br />-Make filling<br />-Fill jars.<br />-Seal jars.<br />-Process in a hot water bath (in a canner) for 30 minutes<br />-Check seals when cool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-74123650660039105542013-02-05T10:19:09.230-08:002013-02-05T10:19:09.230-08:00Oops- responded too early. I replied above re the...Oops- responded too early. I replied above re the cornstarch vs clearjel. Clearjel is not widely available in stores, but is online. Just not worth it IMHO, and I say this with about 2 cups left unused in my pantry. www.BringMeMyCoffee.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020845301486026813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-88657550260204682542013-02-05T10:16:32.781-08:002013-02-05T10:16:32.781-08:00I don't use flour OR cornstarch- they are not ...I don't use flour OR cornstarch- they are not stable with canning and the results can be runny,gloppy or lumpy (see http://www.food.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=344364). You can use clearjel, or other modified corn starches. They are kind of expensive, and the use isn't necessary. I can without any thickeners. When I bake the pie, I add a little tapioca to the bottom crust, or mix it into the fruit. www.BringMeMyCoffee.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020845301486026813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-26763390642819658862012-10-23T12:22:22.951-07:002012-10-23T12:22:22.951-07:005 pounds of pressure for 10 minutes. both pints an...5 pounds of pressure for 10 minutes. both pints and quarts.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-3603651004113614192012-10-13T19:11:22.605-07:002012-10-13T19:11:22.605-07:00I see here that it says boil apples for 30 min but...I see here that it says boil apples for 30 min but it doesn't say nothing about that at the top. Just put the apples in boiling hot water for a few seconds and dip in cold water. So wondering which one?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-75132031134096459322012-09-15T18:37:29.096-07:002012-09-15T18:37:29.096-07:00Dan, while theoretically it's possible to proc...Dan, while theoretically it's possible to process apples in a pressure canner, it really isn’t necessary.<br /><br />The whole idea of canning is to preserve food in an *edible* state. Over-processing something, such as putting fruit in a pressure-canner, will certainly preserve it; however it will render the food so mushy and unappetizing that it could be considered unpalatable.<br /><br />Apples, like most fruits, are high in acid but fragile in structure. Applying high pressure will break down the fruit into mush. However fruit and other high-acid foods will preserve beautifully with a water-bath, as long as proper guidelines are followed.<br /><br />At the risk of tooting my own horn, I have some inexpensive canning ebooklets available at this link...<br /><br />http://selfsufficiencyseries.com/<br /><br />...that should answer almost any canning question.<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-29409691092494232292012-09-15T18:18:37.592-07:002012-09-15T18:18:37.592-07:00If I am using a pressure canner how long should I ...If I am using a pressure canner how long should I process the jars?Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633071520117508528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-32011665183442130062012-09-15T18:17:27.063-07:002012-09-15T18:17:27.063-07:00If I were to use a pressure canner what instructio...If I were to use a pressure canner what instructions or processing times should I use?Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633071520117508528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-54881322415272414912012-09-09T13:54:14.489-07:002012-09-09T13:54:14.489-07:00Putting the apples in the jar first shouldn't ...Putting the apples in the jar first shouldn't be a problem, so don't worry about it. And yes, it's fine to refrigerate the leftover sauce and heat it up for next time.<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-42891439388592057422012-09-09T13:39:53.273-07:002012-09-09T13:39:53.273-07:00I had some of the sauce left over. I put the apple...I had some of the sauce left over. I put the apples in the jars first and then added the sauce (didn't read the directions very well). Anyways, can I refrigerate the left over sauce and heat it up to use again??<br />Thanks so much for the recipe!!Debby Gallupnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-22719638231451727992012-06-06T02:36:16.478-07:002012-06-06T02:36:16.478-07:00Actually, Anonymous--Nov 12th has a point. Accordi...Actually, Anonymous--Nov 12th has a point. According to recent expert opinion, cornstarch is a problem in canning.<br /><br />http://www1.extension.umn.edu/food-safety/preserving/fruits/canning-apple-pie-filling/ page dated 2011<br /><br />It says there is a spoilage risk due to problematic heat transfer (from the thick product) when using products other than ClearJel to thicken canned items. ClearJel is pretty special sounding. It is described at http://www.pickyourown.org/ClearJel.htm <br /><br />When it's available in my area, I'm going to snag some as it sounds interesting (note: there are two kinds, canning uses the Regular type, not the Instant.)<br /><br />Me? I think I'm going to try this recipe. I'll halve it and make a pie to eat and one or two for the freezer.<br /><br />Thanks for your work here. I appreciate your efforts. I'll be back to see what else looks tasty another day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-85899137742832346702012-03-13T05:48:35.758-07:002012-03-13T05:48:35.758-07:00Welcome, Marji! It always astounds me how we can ...Welcome, Marji! It always astounds me how we can communicate with people from so far away via the internet.<br /><br />Ironically this post was put up when my blog was still fairly new and I didn't have too many readers. I had no idea how popular canning apple pie filling would be! I know more about blogging now, and try to include necessary info, such as processing time, whenever I put up a post about canning.<br /><br />Glad your pie filling turned out successfully. I just love the stuff, personally.<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-84523680719421336022012-03-12T22:07:16.153-07:002012-03-12T22:07:16.153-07:00Hi--writing to you today from Penguin, Tasmania, A...Hi--writing to you today from Penguin, Tasmania, Australia. . .I spent the afternoon coring and peeling apples I 'borrowed' from the neighbour's (she said I could!) using the nifty corer/peeler/slicer tool (I've had it 15 years, and it's the first time I've really used it!), and as I write this I have 6 litre jars cooking in the water bath. I think it would be good to add the cooking time to the actual recipe you've written at the top (I found your cooking time, but only after scrolling down thru comments for awhile!) In terms of mistakes I made, I think I cooked the sauce too long, so the volume reduced significantly and it became very thick. I should have turned off the sauce right away. Easily remedied by adding more apple juice and stirring for awhile to blend it into the thick sauce. Can't wait to see how it turns out! I loved the idea of doing pie filling instead of applesauce. Applesauce is so. . . . pedestrian. . . . but apple pie is so decadent and yummy!Marji from Penguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00835792236862925878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-34164512572612629582012-02-09T12:21:21.868-08:002012-02-09T12:21:21.868-08:00I believe they were Galas, but not sure. Most any...I believe they were Galas, but not sure. Most any crisp apple can be used in canning. Apples like Red or Yellow Delicious don't give good results because they're too soft.<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-15730015270712392482012-02-09T10:21:43.809-08:002012-02-09T10:21:43.809-08:00I know this is an old post, but what type of apple...I know this is an old post, but what type of apples did you use?XLThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453559169946151894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-39296429900352113462011-11-16T06:10:58.729-08:002011-11-16T06:10:58.729-08:00Thanks, Jessie. I agree, it makes for a wonderful...Thanks, Jessie. I agree, it makes for a wonderful pie filling. Wish I could take credit for inventing the recipe, but I can't -- it was an ag extension recipe I picked up years ago when we lived in Oregon. Credit goes to them.<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-23437639749251164442011-11-15T17:51:08.028-08:002011-11-15T17:51:08.028-08:00My friend and I used this recipe, and I have had m...My friend and I used this recipe, and I have had multiple people tell me it was the best applie pie they have ever had! I will use this recipe everytime...thanks!Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361506572306971401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-11006922073472375252011-10-14T20:05:44.390-07:002011-10-14T20:05:44.390-07:00Tammy, a rule of thumb is about four apples will f...Tammy, a rule of thumb is about four apples will fit in a quart jar. Obviously it will depend on how big the apples are as well as how tightly you pack the jars, but that estimate seems to work well. So for eight jars of filling, I'll peel about 32 apples.<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-27669914106653046722011-10-14T19:16:12.210-07:002011-10-14T19:16:12.210-07:00I was just wondering how many apples (about) to ma...I was just wondering how many apples (about) to make your 8 jars of filling ? Iam new at this and dont have a clue on how many to peel. Thank you !<br />TammyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com