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Canned Sliced Apples

How do you make spiced apples using a 106-ounce can of sliced apples? --Nancy
Hi Nancy, Oh my – that’s a lot of apples!  I’ve never really baked with canned apples before, but here’s what I would do:  Drain the apples, then toss with some granulated or brown sugar—how much depends on how sweet the apple slices are, and how sweet you want the spiced apples. Then add dabs of butter and some spice, like cinnamon, nutmeg, and maybe a little clove. Toss well, and spread in a large baking dish. Then bake at 325 to 350F for about 30 minutes, or until thoroughly heated through. I’m not entirely sure this will work – you might end up with a mushy pile of apple. If that’s the case, simply pulse a couple times a food processor for some terrific homemade applesauce! As I said, I’ve never used canned apples before, but maybe some of Grandma’s Kitchen visitors have – if so, please use the comments and tell us how you use them or how you would make spiced apples.

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I have canned apples for years and I do it very simply ♥ Make your sugar water to taste,,,,,Cut your apples "quarter wise"...Place in your jars and add one whole stick of cinnemon and cover with your sugar water....can by water bath according to canning book ♥

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