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Freezer Apple Pie Filling

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A make-ahead apple pie filling recipe perfect for freezing and using later, featuring a blend of apples, spices, and a thickened syrup to simplify pie preparation.

Ingredients

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  • 7 pounds apples (about 22–24 cups), peeled and sliced
  • 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 6 cups water

Instructions

  1. Zest and juice the lemon; set aside.
  2. Peel and slice apples fairly thick (about 8 slices per apple). Toss apple slices with lemon juice and zest; set aside.
  3. In a large pot, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat while whisking; boil for 2 minutes until thick and bubbly.
  4. Stir in apple slices and cover the pot.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until apples begin to soften but are not mushy.
  6. Remove from heat and keep covered; let cool about 30-40 minutes, checking periodically.
  7. Ladle equal amounts into 4-5 freezer bags (approximately 2 ½ cups per bag).
  8. Let cool completely on the counter, then freeze for up to one year.

Notes

Partially cooking the apples before freezing helps prevent them from becoming mushy and ensures they bake evenly with the crust. This filling can be thawed overnight in the refrigerator before using in your favorite pie recipe.

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