Michigan
State University Extension
Preserving
Food Safely - 01600845
10/13/97
GENERAL: The following fruit fillings are excellent and
safe products. Each canned quart makes one 8-inch to 9-inch
pie. The filling may be used as toppings on desserts or
pastries. "Clear Jel" is a chemically modified starch
made from waxy maize, which produces excellent sauce
consistency even after fillings are canned and baked.
*DISCLAIMER: MENTION OF CLEAR JEL DOES NOT REPRESENT AN
ENDORSEMENT OF THIS PRODUCT. Other available starches break
down when used in these pie fillings, causing sauce to be
runny. Ask your county Extension home economist about
ordering "Clear Jel".
Because the variety of fruit may alter the flavor of
the fruit pie, first prepare a single quart, make a pie with
it, and serve. Then adjust the sugar and spices in the
recipe to suit your preferences. The amount of lemon juice
should not be altered, as it affects the safety and
storage stability of the filling.
2 cups finely chopped suet
4 lb. ground beef or 4 lb. ground venison and 1 lb. sausage
5 qt. chopped apples
2 lb. dark seedless raisins
1 lb. white raisins
2 qt. apple cider
2 tbsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. ground cloves
2 tsp. ground nutmeg
5 cups sugar
2 tbsp. salt
YIELD: About 7 quarts
PROCEDURE: Cook meat and suet in water to avoid
browning. Peel, core and quarter apples. Put meat, suet
and apples through food grinder using a medium blade.
Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan, and simmer 1
hour or until slightly thickened. Stir often. Fill hot
jars with mixture without delay, leaving 1-inch headspace.
Adjust lids and process.
RECOMMENDED PROCESS TIMES FOR FESTIVE MINCEMEAT
PIE FILLING IN A DIAL-GAUGE PRESSURE CANNER
Canner Pressure (PSI) at Altitudes of
Style
of Jar Process 0- 2001- 4001- 6001-
Pack Size Time 2000 ft. 4000 ft. 6000 ft. 8000 ft.
Hot Quarts 90 min. 11 lb. 12 lb. 13 lb. 14 lb.
RECOMMENDED PROCESS TIMES FOR FESTIVE MINCEMEAT
PIE FILLING IN A WEIGHTED-GAUGE PRESSURE CANNER
Canner Pressure (PSI) at Altitudes of
Style
of Jar Process 0- Above
Pack Size Time 1000 ft. 1000 ft.
Hot Quarts 90 min. 10 lb. 15 lb.