Make a big vat when apples are in season, and enjoy pulling it out of the freezer for quick pies, crumbles, and ice cream topping all year 'round!
Ingredients
18 cups peeled, thinly sliced apples
3 Tbsp lemon juice
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup cornstarch
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional - I leave this out, but some people like nutmeg, the crazies :))
8-9 cups water
Instructions
In large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and set aside.
Pour water into largest pan/Dutch oven you have, and place over medium heat.
Combine sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add to water and whisk well. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add apples and return to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until apples are tender and mixture is thickened, about 6-8 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes before dividing over 5 freezer containers, leaving ½" headspace in each container. Leave lids off and cool at room temperature for 1 - 1½ hours, then seal and freeze.
This can be frozen for up to a year. Thaw in fridge overnight before use, and bake as directed in your pie recipe - generally about 40-50 minutes at 400 degrees.
Recipe by Hidden Ponies at https://hiddenponies.com/2011/10/happy-thanksgiving-apple-pie-anyone/