Freezer Apple Pie Filling
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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
  1. In large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and set aside.
  2. Pour water into largest pan/Dutch oven you have, and place over medium heat.
  3. Combine sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add to water and whisk well. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. 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.
  5. 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/