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A mason jar filled with apple cider sits in a basket surrounded by five red and yellow apples on a light surface.
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Simple Canned Apple Juice with a Steam Juicer

This easy canned apple juice is made with fresh apples and a steam juicer — no artificial flavours, no fancy equipment, and the sugar is completely optional. It's the perfect way to put an abundance of apples on the pantry shelf all year long.
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Processing Time:10 minutes
Course: Beverage, Canning, Drinks, Juice
Cuisine: American
Keyword: canned apple juice, canning apple juice, easy apple juice recipe, homemade apple juice, how to can apple juice, steam juicer apple juice, water bath canning
Servings: 6 quarts
Calories: 60kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 10–12 lbs apples cored and quartered
  • Granulated sugar optional, 1/4 cup per quart
  • Water for steam juicer reservoir

Instructions

  1. Fill your water bath canner halfway with water and begin heating. Wash jars and keep them warm.
  2. Wash and core the apples. Leave the peels on for extra flavour and colour. Quarter large apples.
  3. Fill the steam juicer water reservoir according to manufacturer directions. Load cored apples into the steamer basket, filling no more than two-thirds full.
  4. Cover and steam over medium-high heat until juice flows freely, 45–60 minutes. Monitor water level in the base and refill as needed.
  5. Strain collected juice through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth for the clearest results.
  6. If sweetening, add sugar directly to each warm jar: about 1/4 cup per quart or 2 tablespoons per pint.
  7. Pour hot juice into warm jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims clean. Apply lids and bands fingertip-tight.
  8. Lower jars into the canner. Make sure they are covered by at least 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil and process for 10 minutes.
  9. Turn off heat and let jars rest in the water for 5 minutes before removing.
  10. Set jars on a towel and leave undisturbed for 12–24 hours. Check seals before storing.

Notes

  • Do not overfill the steam juicer basket. Steam needs room to circulate.
  • Sugar is added to individual jars, not the juice, so each jar can be customised.
  • For elevations above 1,000 feet, process for 15 minutes (1,001–6,000 ft) or 20 minutes (above 6,000 ft).
  • Unsealed jars should go straight into the fridge and be used within 2 weeks.
Storage: Sealed jars keep in a cool, dark place for up to 2 years. Refrigerate after opening and use within 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Sugar: 12g