Freezer Apple Pie Filling - OAMC

Name: Freezer Apple Pie Filling - OAMC
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 pies, 32 serving(s)
Ingredients: 16 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced; 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 cups white sugar; 1 cup cornstarch; 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt; 8 cups water

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Recipe by KelBel

This is a wonderful apple pie filling that you make in the fall when apples are in abundance. During the winter months, just pull a package of pie filling from the freezer, defrost, and pour into your favorite pie crust. This makes enough filling for 4 pies.

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READY IN: 1hr

SERVES: 32

YIELD: 4 pies

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

16

cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced
4

tablespoons lemon juice
4

cups white sugar
1

cup cornstarch
4

teaspoons ground cinnamon
1

teaspoon ground nutmeg
1

teaspoon salt
8

cups water

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and set aside.
Pour water into a Dutch oven over medium heat. Combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add to water, stir well, and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add apples and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until apples are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.
Ladle into 4 freezer containers or gallon freezer bags, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Cool at room temperature no longer than 1 1/2 hours.
Seal and freeze. Can be stored for up to 12 months.
You can also make pies right away.

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