Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Today, I’m making a big batch of zucchini apple pie filling using some of the last zucchini from the garden. I’m slicing up about 12 1/2 cups of zucchini and transforming them into a delicious pie filling that you can’t even tell isn’t made with apples! I’ll take you through the whole process step by step, from prepping the zucchini to simmering it with lemon juice and sugar, and then mixing in cinnamon, nutmeg, and clear gel to thicken it. I also do a quick pH test to make sure it’s safe for canning, and we’ll talk about how to steam can this filling so it’s shelf-stable for later. There are a few tips on canning headspace, de-bubbling, and preventing siphoning, which can be tricky with thick pie fillings. Even though I forgot to add my molasses this time, the end result is still amazing! Stick around for all the canning details, and I’ll also show you the final product coming out of the canner. Hope this inspires you to make the most of your zucchini harvest!
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Here's a summary of the recipe ingredients:
12.5 cups sliced zucchini (about 4 large zucchini)
1.5 cups lemon juice
5 1/2 cups Apple Juice
5 cups sugar
1.5 cups clear gel (or Sure-Jell)
1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
1.5 teaspoons nutmeg
1/4 cup molasses (optional, or substitute part of the sugar with brown sugar)
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00:00 Intro and Zucchini Prep
01:33 Canning Safety and pH Testing
02:58 Slicing and Simmering the Zucchini
04:00 Mixing Dry Ingredients
06:23 First pH Test
07:48 Adding Sugar and Final Ingredients
09:13 Canning Tips and Headspace
11:39 Filling the Jars
14:48 De-bubbling and Prepping the Jars
16:49 Steam Canning Process
17:18 Outro and Final Thoughts
Today, I’m making a big batch of zucchini apple pie filling using some of the last zucchini from the garden. I’m slicing up about 12 1/2 cups of zucchini and transforming them into a delicious pie filling that you can’t even tell isn’t made with apples! I’ll take you through the whole process step by step, from prepping the zucchini to simmering it with lemon juice and sugar, and then mixing in cinnamon, nutmeg, and clear gel to thicken it. I also do a quick pH test to make sure it’s safe for canning, and we’ll talk about how to steam can this filling so it’s shelf-stable for later. There are a few tips on canning headspace, de-bubbling, and preventing siphoning, which can be tricky with thick pie fillings. Even though I forgot to add my molasses this time, the end result is still amazing! Stick around for all the canning details, and I’ll also show you the final product coming out of the canner. Hope this inspires you to make the most of your zucchini harvest!
pH Test Strips: amzn.to/3zlK6uE
Here's a summary of the recipe ingredients:
12.5 cups sliced zucchini (about 4 large zucchini)
1.5 cups lemon juice
5 1/2 cups Apple Juice
5 cups sugar
1.5 cups clear gel (or Sure-Jell)
1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
1.5 teaspoons nutmeg
1/4 cup molasses (optional, or substitute part of the sugar with brown sugar)
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🌻 HOSS Garden Tools & Seeds: shrsl.com/33ehp (Promo Code SHOP1870 for free seeds!)
🌱 MIGardener: migardener.com/1870
🌺 GREENSTALK Vertical Gardens: greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=SHOP1870 (Promo Code SHOP1870 for $10 off!)
🥒 Epic Gardening: glnk.io/73j50/8vn (Promo Code Shop1870 to get 5% off!)
🥫 FORJARS Canning Lids: forjars.co/?sca_ref=1911228.45BY9FFxdg (Promo Code SHOP1870 to get 10% off)
🍃 HARVEST Right Freeze Dryers: affiliates.harvestright.com/1182.html
🔦 OLIGHT Flashlights: bit.ly/3z6daku (Promo Code SHOP1870 for 10% off!)
🛒 Our Favorite AMAZON Finds: amzn.to/3ihSgZP
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Mailing Address:
That 1870's Homestead
P.O. Box 179
Newport, MI 48166
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YouTube: youtube.com/@1870s
Facebook: facebook.com/1870sHomestead
Instagram: instagram.com/that_1870s_homestead
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EMAIL: that1870shomestead@gmail.com
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Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links - at no additional cost to you. We will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase, after clicking through the links. ♥ Todd & Rachel
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00:00 Intro and Zucchini Prep
01:33 Canning Safety and pH Testing
02:58 Slicing and Simmering the Zucchini
04:00 Mixing Dry Ingredients
06:23 First pH Test
07:48 Adding Sugar and Final Ingredients
09:13 Canning Tips and Headspace
11:39 Filling the Jars
14:48 De-bubbling and Prepping the Jars
16:49 Steam Canning Process
17:18 Outro and Final Thoughts
