Introduction:
This freezer apple pie filling recipe is perfect for when you want to enjoy a delicious homemade pie but don’t have the time to prepare all the ingredients. With this filling ready to go in your freezer, you can simply defrost, pour into a pie crust, and bake for a quick and easy dessert option. Plus, the flavors of fresh apples, warm spices, and sweetness will make your pie a crowd-pleaser every time.
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Ingredients:
- 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well to coat the apples evenly.
- Transfer the apple mixture into a gallon-sized freezer bag, remove excess air, seal the bag, and label with the date.
- Store the freezer apple pie filling flat in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- When ready to use, thaw the filling in the refrigerator overnight before pouring into a pie crust and baking according to your pie recipe instructions.
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What I Love About This Recipe?
- This freezer apple pie filling is a convenient way to have homemade pie ready to go whenever you want a sweet treat.
- The combination of fresh apples, warm spices, and a touch of lemon juice creates a perfect balance of flavors in the pie filling.
- Being able to make the filling ahead of time and store it in the freezer saves time and effort when you’re craving pie.
- The versatility of this filling allows you to use it in different pie crust variations or even as a topping for other desserts.
- The satisfaction of serving a warm, homemade apple pie to friends and family without the stress of last-minute preparation is truly rewarding.
What To Avoid While Making this Recipe?
- Avoid using apples that are overly ripe or mushy, as they may not hold their shape well in the freezer pie filling.
- Avoid skipping the lemon juice, as it not only adds a subtle tangy flavor but also helps prevent the apples from browning too quickly.
- Avoid adding too much flour, as it can result in a thick, gloopy filling that may not bake evenly in the pie crust.
- Avoid overcrowding the freezer bag with filling, as it may make it difficult to thaw and use portions as needed.
- Avoid storing the pie filling for longer than 6 months in the freezer, as the quality of the apples may deteriorate over time.
- This freezer apple pie filling is a convenient way to have homemade pie ready to go whenever you want a sweet treat.
- The combination of fresh apples, warm spices, and a touch of lemon juice creates a perfect balance of flavors in the pie filling.
- Being able to make the filling ahead of time and store it in the freezer saves time and effort when you’re craving pie.
- The versatility of this filling allows you to use it in different pie crust variations or even as a topping for other desserts.
- The satisfaction of serving a warm, homemade apple pie to friends and family without the stress of last-minute preparation is truly rewarding.
What To Avoid While Making this Recipe?
- Avoid using apples that are overly ripe or mushy, as they may not hold their shape well in the freezer pie filling.
- Avoid skipping the lemon juice, as it not only adds a subtle tangy flavor but also helps prevent the apples from browning too quickly.
- Avoid adding too much flour, as it can result in a thick, gloopy filling that may not bake evenly in the pie crust.
- Avoid overcrowding the freezer bag with filling, as it may make it difficult to thaw and use portions as needed.
- Avoid storing the pie filling for longer than 6 months in the freezer, as the quality of the apples may deteriorate over time.
- Avoid using apples that are overly ripe or mushy, as they may not hold their shape well in the freezer pie filling.
- Avoid skipping the lemon juice, as it not only adds a subtle tangy flavor but also helps prevent the apples from browning too quickly.
- Avoid adding too much flour, as it can result in a thick, gloopy filling that may not bake evenly in the pie crust.
- Avoid overcrowding the freezer bag with filling, as it may make it difficult to thaw and use portions as needed.
- Avoid storing the pie filling for longer than 6 months in the freezer, as the quality of the apples may deteriorate over time.
