Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
This pie filling is sure to be a major bargaining chip for food swaps. After all, who wouldn't want to bake up a tempting summer cherry pie during the winter doldrums?
Who doesn't love a good pie, hot out of the oven? Canning pie fillings allows you to enjoy pie all year round, and using clear jel makes it oh so easy. Try this recipe for cherry pie, or make some slight adjustments for blueberry, peach and others!
I couldn't resist canning plum pie filling! Now all I need to do is open jar, dump in shell and bake! I made with yellow plums, but you can use purple too. FYI a bit much sugar, BUT I use it as simple syrup...
Last summer, we finally had a bumper crop of blackberries. I sent the boys out with Hubby-san to pick some berries for a pie, and they came back with FIVE baskets full of purple goodness. I made the pie, then made pie filling. Delicious!
Just thinking of mincemeat pie makes my mouth water, and this recipe highlights pears and apples to make a delightful pie filling to can and save or give . . .
