Yes

Thanks! Have you ever had any luck in canning sliced apples where they don't turn mushy??

It depends on the variety of Apple. I think it was Galas that I had the best luck with holding their shape.

But - have been in the same position as you. Did a batch of quart of can't remember variety - they came out of the canner looking like mush. So I opened all the jars, dumped them in a pot and made applesauce, all the while cursing the amount of time I spent peeling and slicing apples.

Well I have to day the blueberry applesauce it turned into is fantastic :) gonna try strawberry applesauce today